Astragalus Gummifer Gum
Also known as Tragacanth Gum
INCI: ASTRAGALUS GUMMIFER GUM
CAS 9000-65-1 EC 232-552-5
Astragalus Gummifer Gum is a dried resinous exudate obtained from the Tragacanth, Astragalus gummifer, Leguminosae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Astragalus Gummifer Gum is a dried resinous exudate obtained from the Tragacanth, Astragalus gummifer, Leguminosae
Purpose
Function
viscosity increasing agent-aqueous, binding, emulsion stabilizing, film forming, masking
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernNone
Flags
CIR-reviewedGRAS-FDAnatural-gumfda_food_additive
Verdict
Dried resinous exudate from Astragalus gummifer and related species; one of the oldest known natural thickeners and emulsifiers; CIR evaluated and found safe; widely used in dentifrices, hair products, and skin creams; FDA GRAS status for food supports cosmetic safety; excellent stability and film-forming properties.
US Note
CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as cosmetic ingredient; FDA GRAS as food additive (21 CFR 184.1351)
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