Definition
Biological origin: Astragalus gummifer Labill. · family Fabaceae · plant
Source: GBIF species information
US FDA substance register · UNII 2944357O2O · registered name TRAGACANTH · biological origin (no fixed structure)
Astragalus Gummifer Gum is a dried resinous exudate obtained from the Tragacanth, Astragalus gummifer, Leguminosae
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments - 2004/2005
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name トラガント: 本品は、トラガカントゴムノキAstragalus gummiferから得られる樹脂性の浸出液を乾燥したものである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name トラガカントゴムノキガム: 本品は、トラガカントゴムノキAstragalus gummiferから得られる樹脂性の浸出液を乾燥したものである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 9000-65-1
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 232-552-5
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID2021369
Measured properties
- Appearance
- solid
- Molecular weight
- 840,000
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 29 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Thickening agent6
- Binder3
- Emulsifier3
- Film former3
- Deodorizer2
- Viscosity modifier2
- Flavouring and nutrient2
- Processing aids not otherwise specified2
6 other uses
- Fragrance1
- Stabilizing agent1
- Solvent1
- Surface modifier1
- Foamant1
- Adhesion/cohesion promoter1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 3 studies
- Category 6.3A (Category 2)
Skin Irritation · Read Across - Category 6.5B (Category 1)
Skin Sensitization · Read Across - Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Linked databases 14
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- GBIF species information
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2 3 4
- US EPA CompTox dashboard
- US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
- Wikidata
- Wikipedia · Korean · English