Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 3 list it before the 1% line and 0 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
3 of 3 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first
Definition
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of alpha-L-Rhap-beta-D- Galp- alpha-L- Rhap- beta-D-GlepA- alpha-L Rhap- alpha-D-Galp
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Microbial Polysaccharides as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ビオサッカリドガム－２: 本品は、ソルビトール（＊）を発酵させて得られる多糖類である。本成分はα-L-Rhap-(1→3)-β-D-Galp-(1→2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→4)-β-D-GlepA-(1→3)-[α-L-Rhap-(1→2)-]-α-D-Galp-(1の重合体として記される。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 283602-75-5
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 283602-75-5 / 758716-52-8
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 758716-52-8
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