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Thickener

PECTIN

CAS 9000-69-5 Updated
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A plant-derived polysaccharide from fruit peels used as a natural thickener and gel-former. Long food-use history; one of the safest texturizers in cosmetics.

Function

BINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Natural plant thickener
  • Forms gentle gels
  • Food-grade safety

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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