Agarose
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Agarose is the polysaccharide extracted from the Red Seaweed, Gracilaria, Gelidiaceae
What does it do?
Agarose is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Agarose is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Agarose?
Agarose is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Agarose is the polysaccharide extracted from the Red Seaweed, Gracilaria, Gelidiaceae
Is Agarose allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Agarose is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Agarose do in cosmetic products?
Agarose is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Agarose?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Agarose is 9012-36-6.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010