Humectant

Biosaccharide Gum-1

INCI: BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1
CAS 194237-89-3
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides

Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning agent / moisturizer
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernNone
Verdict

CIR-assessed safe as used with 346 US product uses confirming established safety history; high molecular weight and clean safety profile.

US Note

CIR: Safe as used (microbial polysaccharide gums group). 346 VCRP uses; no restrictions.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
194237-89-3
INCI
BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026