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STERCULIA URENS GUM

CAS 9000-36-6 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Karaya gum — a natural plant gum used as a thickener and mucoadhesive. Decades of safe food and pharmaceutical use; very low irritation profile.

Function

BINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGHAIR FIXINGFRAGRANCEVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Natural thickener
  • Mucoadhesive
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Rare allergy in sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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