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Humectant

SODIUM COLANATE

CAS 9012-87-7 Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A microbial polysaccharide (colanic acid) sodium salt produced by fermentation. Functions as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, with a profile similar to other microbial sugars like xanthan and pullulan.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHUMECTANTSKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Humectant moisture retention
  • Skin conditioning
  • Microbial polysaccharide

Known concerns

  • Sourcing-dependent purity
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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