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ACACIA SENEGAL GUM

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

dish detergent or soap, dish washer laundry detergent laundry detergent, he/high efficiency laundry, fabric softener products for babies

SYNONYMS

ACACIA DEALBATA GUM, ACACIA GUM, AUSTRALIAN GUM, ACACIA SYRUP, ACACIA SENEGAL, ACACIA GUM (ACACIA SENEGAL (L.) WILLD.), GUM ACACIA, GUM ARABIC, ACACIA, ACACIA

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Common Concerns

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  • MODERATE
    Asthma / Respiratory
  • LOW
    Skin Allergies & Irritation
  • LOW
    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
  • No Data
    Cancer
  • No Data
    Environment


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Ingredient concerns

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Health Issue Level of Concern Source
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Asthmagen (sensitizing)

moderate

Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)

A Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel reports this substance can cause allergies.

some

2005. Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Acacia decurrens extract, Acacia farnesiana extract, Acacia farnesiana flower wax, Acacia farnesiana gum, A. International journal of toxicology 24 Suppl 3, 75-118.

A Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel reports this substance is unlikely to be a skin irritant.

low

2005. Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Acacia decurrens extract, Acacia farnesiana extract, Acacia farnesiana flower wax, Acacia farnesiana gum, A. International journal of toxicology 24 Suppl 3, 75-118.

A Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel reports this substance is unlikely to be genotoxic.

low

2005. Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Acacia decurrens extract, Acacia farnesiana extract, Acacia farnesiana flower wax, Acacia farnesiana gum, A. International journal of toxicology 24 Suppl 3, 75-118.

This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration

Only in: Household Cleaners

low

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)

A Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel reports this substance is not a reproductive or developmental toxicant.

low

2005. Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Acacia decurrens extract, Acacia farnesiana extract, Acacia farnesiana flower wax, Acacia farnesiana gum, A. International journal of toxicology 24 Suppl 3, 75-118.


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