Biosaccharide Gum-4
INCI: BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4
CAS 905593-86-4
Biosaccharide Gum-4 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is a deacetylated branched polymer consisting of L-fucose, 2-D-glucose and glucuronic acid repetitive units
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Biosaccharide Gum-4 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is a deacetylated branched polymer consisting of L-fucose, 2-D-glucose and glucuronic acid repetitive units
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning agent
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernNone
Verdict
CIR-assessed safe as used; extremely high molecular weight eliminates systemic exposure concern.
US Note
48 VCRP uses; max leave-on 5%
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