Xanthan Gum
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 11138-66-2
EINECS / EC 234-394-2
CosIng Ref 80699
Chemical Name 2-(2,4-diaminophenoxy)ethanol;dihydrochloride
IUPAC Name —
Formula C8H14Cl2N2O2
Mol. Weight 241.11 g/mol
InChIKey VXYWXJXCQSDNHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Thickener
Secondary Functions SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING; EMULSION STABILISING; GEL FORMING; SKIN CONDITIONING; SURFACTANT - CLEANSING; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Origin Biotechnology
Category Thickeners
Manufacturer Fufeng Group
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 10000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR Expert Panel 2018. FAO/WHO JECFA.
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 0.1%
LD₅₀ Oral >45000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Usage Level 0.1% – 2%
pH Stability 5 – 7
Solubility No data available.
Benefits Thickener; stabilizer; emulsion stabilizer
Suppliers & Documents
Fufeng Group 🇨🇳 China
Safic Alkan 🇹🇷 Turkey
Documents