# SCLEROTIUM GUM

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_sclerotium_gum
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilising, Viscosity controlling, Emulsifier, Thickener, Conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID80904375

> SCLEROTIUM GUM: Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, an emulsion stabiliser and a thickener. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 0/100 — Low concern — well-established and permitted without restriction (EU CosIng).. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 0/100 — Low concern — well-established and permitted without restriction (EU CosIng).
- Confidence in this assessment: High
- Is it a concern? Low concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 625 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Sclerotium rolfssii gum
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 625 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Viscosity modifier, Emulsifier.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/78705
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated September 2018): https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/827062/Acure_Radically_Rejuvenating_SPF_Day_Cream%2C_Turmeric%2C_Ferulic_Acid_%26_Vitamin_C%2C_SPF_30/

_Assessed by Greenveil._