sclerotium gum

AKA: Scleroglucan, Scleroglucan polysaccharide, CHEBI:184545, FEBUJFMRSBAMES-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 2-[(2-{[3, 5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-phosphanyloxan-4-yl]oxy}-3, 5-dihydroxy-6-({[3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}methyl)oxan-4-yl)oxy]-3, 5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl phosphinite, 2-[[6-[3, 5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-phosphanyloxan-4-yl]oxy-4-[3, 5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-4-phosphanyloxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-3, 5-dihydroxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, 5-triol
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Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginProduced from the fermentation of plant polysaccharides by the fungus Sclerotium rolfsii. The resulting gum is isolated and purified through extraction and drying processes.
2-[(2-{[3,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-phosphanyloxan-4-yl]oxy}-3,5-dihydroxy-6-({[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}methyl)oxan-4-yl)oxy]-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl phosphinite is an oligosaccharide.
Formula
C24H44O20P2
Mol. Weight
714.50
CAS #
39464-87-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 611)
Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 611)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.003–2%
Rinse-off0.003–1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2016
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR