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SODIUM GELLAN/POLYITACONATE COPOLYMER

CAS 2687931-92-4 Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A bio-derived gellan/polyitaconate copolymer (CAS 2687931-92-4) used as a thickener and emulsion stabiliser. Behaves like other polysaccharide-based polymers — very mild on skin.

Function

ABSORBENTCHELATINGFILM FORMINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGSLIP MODIFIERSURFACE MODIFIER

Skin benefits

  • Bio-derived rheology modifier
  • Stabilises emulsions
  • Minimal irritation potential
  • Often plant/microbial sourced

Known concerns

  • Limited specific public dossier
  • Polyitaconate persistence considerations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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