C1-5 ALKYL GALACTOMANNAN

Thickener

85

Good

About C1-5 ALKYL GALACTOMANNAN

A naturally-derived polysaccharide polymer that thickens, stabilizes, and films to hold formulations together.

Detailed Analysis

C1-5 Alkyl Galactomannan refers to galactomannan polysaccharides (sourced from guar or locust bean gum) etherified with short C1-5 alkyl groups. Galactomannans are high-molecular-weight, poorly absorbed polymers with an extensive safety history in food and cosmetics. CosIng lists only an ozone-layer depletion restriction (likely a catch-all), not a specific toxicity-based ban. Used as a binding, emulsifying, and viscosity-controlling agent, it is considered one of the safer functional ingredients in formulations.

What It Does

BINDING SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING EMULSION STABILISING FILM FORMING VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Natural polysaccharide provides excellent moisturization and film-forming
  • ✓ Stabilizes emulsions and improves texture without skin irritation

Safety Score

85

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

🏛

EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

Check your products for C1-5 ALKYL GALACTOMANNAN

Scan any cosmetic product to see if it contains this ingredient and get a full safety breakdown.

Download LuxSense

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.