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SCLEROTIUM GUM

CAS 39464-87-4
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A natural polysaccharide gum from Sclerotium rolfsii fungus, used to thicken creams and gels. Excellent skin tolerance and a clean alternative to synthetic carbomers.

Function

EMULSION STABILISINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Natural thickener
  • Stable across pH
  • Skin-friendly

Known concerns

  • Rare fungal-class allergy
  • Primarily a processing aid

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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