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GHATTI GUM.

Valuable CAS 9000-28-6 / BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ghatti Gum is a natural polysaccharide derived from tree exudates, prized for its robust emulsifying and stabilizing properties. It precisely controls product texture and viscosity, allowing for stable oil-in-water emulsions, making it a valuable ingredient for advanced skincare formulations.

Summary

Binding agent Emulsifying Emulsion stabilising Surfactant Viscosity controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

Ghatti Gum operates as a multi-functional agent within skincare formulations. It primarily acts as an emulsion stabilizer and emulsifier by reducing the interfacial tension between immiscible liquids, forming a protective arabinogalactan–protein complex at the oil-water interface to prevent separation. Furthermore, it functions as a viscosity-controlling agent, absorbing liquids to create a gel-like structure, thereby modulating product thickness. Its surfactant properties assist in cleansing, while its binding capabilities contribute to product cohesion.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 4–12%
Optimal

5%

Key findings

  1. 01 Aqueous solutions formulated with 5% Ghatti Gum demonstrate maximum viscosity at a precise pH of 7.8 under standard room temperature and pressure.
  2. 02 Emulsions prepared with 5% Ghatti Gum exhibit comparable viscosity and emulsification capabilities to those made with 15% Gum Arabic, alongside enhanced storage stability, particularly beneficial for formulations with a high oil phase content.
  3. 03 In pharmaceutical applications, increasing Ghatti Gum concentrations (e.g., from 4% to 12%) in sustained-release tablets has been shown to progressively decrease the drug release rate.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 7.8 – 8
0 7 14

Stability

Hydrated aqueous solutions of 5% Ghatti Gum achieve maximum viscosity at a basic pH of 7.8 at normal room temperature. Viscosity increases sharply up to approximately pH 8.0, beyond which solutions tend to become stringy, indicating sensitivity to strong alkali. It exhibits buffering capacity, maintaining a pH around 4.8 against minor acid or alkali additions. Solubility and viscosity are influenced by pH, particle size, and temperature. The presence of dissolved salts and water-binding agents like sucrose can reduce its hydration rate.

Conflicts

  • Strong alkali (solutions tend to become stringy above pH 8.0)
  • High impurity levels (decrease emulsification action)
  • Dissolved salts and water-binding agents like sucrose (reduce hydration rate)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Ghatti Gum is classified as 'Generally Recognized as Safe' (GRAS) by USA regulations due to a lack of observed toxicity, mutagenicity, and teratogenicity. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has established an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 'not specified,' considering its high molecular weight, polysaccharide structure, lack of toxicity in short-term studies, and absence of genotoxicity concerns. It is approved for food use.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Ghatti Gum is a valuable natural ingredient, offering superior emulsifying, stabilizing, and viscosity-controlling properties for creating elegant and stable skincare formulations with a low risk of irritation or comedogenicity.

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