Rhizobian Gum
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair fixing, plasticiser in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Rhizobian Gum is the polysaccharide gum produced by the fermentation by Rhizobian
What does it do?
Rhizobian Gum is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
-
Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
-
Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
-
Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Rhizobian Gum 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 Rhizobian Gum?
Rhizobian Gum is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Rhizobian Gum is the polysaccharide gum produced by the fermentation by Rhizobian
Is Rhizobian Gum allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Rhizobian Gum is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Rhizobian Gum do in cosmetic products?
Rhizobian Gum is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair fixing, plasticiser, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Rhizobian Gum?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Rhizobian Gum is -.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010