Thickener/Rheology

Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder

INCI: AMORPHOPHALLUS KONJAC ROOT POWDER
CAS 37220-17-0
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, gound roots of Amorphophallus konjac, Araceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, gound roots of Amorphophallus konjac, Araceae

Purpose

Function

Thickener, abrasive, viscosity modifier
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict

CIR-assessed safe as used with no safety concerns identified; EFSA re-evaluated for food use with no concerns; H334 inhalation hazard applies to raw powder handling only.

US Note

Konjac glucomannan is GRAS as food additive (E 425); no cosmetic-specific restrictions. CIR: Safe as used (2015 polysaccharide gums group).

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
37220-17-0
INCI
AMORPHOPHALLUS KONJAC ROOT POWDER
Category
Thickener/Rheology
Updated
Apr 2, 2026