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

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Clean

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.

Effective at 1.0%

Formula

C24H44O20P2

Mol. Weight

714.50

CAS #

39464-87-4

Form

Powder

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

Traditional Use

Developed in the late 20th century as a fermentation-derived polysaccharide thickener and humectant. It is a modern biosynthetic ingredient created as a sustainable alternative to synthetic gelling agents.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

ewg-1

medical-approval

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Concentration Guide

0.003%

2.0%

0%3%

Reported use

CIR reported use: 0.01-0.1 | 0.005-0.5 | 0.003-2

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

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