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Thickener

WELAN GUM

CAS 96949-22-3
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A microbial-fermentation polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer. Behaves like xanthan gum but with even better tolerance to heat and salt. Inert and well tolerated.

Function

BINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Natural microbial polysaccharide thickener
  • Stable across pH and temperature
  • Skin conditioning
  • Improves formula texture

Known concerns

  • Limited specific cosmetic safety data
  • Possible variability between fermentation batches

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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