Biosaccharide Gum-3
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of alpha.-L-fucose-1,3-alpha-D-galactose-1,3-alpha-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides, and is characterized by a smaller degree of polymerisation and molecular weight in comparison to Biosaccharide Gum-1
What does it do?
Biosaccharide Gum-3 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
EU regulatory status
Biosaccharide Gum-3 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 Biosaccharide Gum-3?
Biosaccharide Gum-3 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of alpha.-L-fucose-1,3-alpha-D-galactose-1,3-alpha-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides, and is characterized by a smaller degree of polymerisation and molecular weight in comparison to Biosaccharide Gum-1
Is Biosaccharide Gum-3 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Biosaccharide Gum-3 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Biosaccharide Gum-3 do in cosmetic products?
Biosaccharide Gum-3 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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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