Is Prebiotic Inulin safe in cosmetics?
Prebiotic Inulin has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Prebiotic Inulin
Also known as: Advax D, Alant starch, Fibruline Long Chain, Frutafit IQ, Frutagave SP 70 (+7 more)
INCI: INULIN
Prebiotic Inulin (CAS 9005-80-5) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 7.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
7.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel Safety Assessment of Plant Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics - Scientific Literature Review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Prebiotic Inulin.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
9 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "9005-80-5", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_…
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "barrier-repair, prebiotic", "mechanism_of_action": "Microbiome modulation, barrier support", "target_skin_layer": "stratum corneum, epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "No", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "6-12", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "30", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Microbiome…
biopolymer
{"cas_number": "9005-80-5", "polymer_class": "other", "botanical_source": "Chicory root/Jerusalem artichoke", "molecular_weight_range_kDa": "3-10", "monosaccharide_composition": "fructose with terminal glucose", "degree_of_branching": "linear", "charge_type": "nonionic", "viscosity_1pct_solution_mPas": "2-10", "pseudoplastic_behavior": "Newtonian", "thixotropy": "no", "yield_stress_Pa": "0", "gel_…
deodorant
{"cas_number": "9005-80-5", "ingredient_class": "prebiotic_deodorant", "mechanism_of_action": "microbiome_modulation", "antiperspirant_efficacy_sweat_reduction_pct": "0", "deodorant_efficacy_hours": "12-24", "odor_reduction_pct": "40-60", "bacteriostatic": "no", "bactericidal": "no", "target_bacteria": "promotes beneficial", "microbiome_impact": "prebiotic", "axillary_microbiome_effect": "feeds be…
microbiome
{"cas_number": "9005-80-5", "ingredient_class": "prebiotic", "live_organism_content": "no", "bioactive_components": "oligosaccharides", "molecular_weight_range_Da": "2000-10000", "pH_of_ingredient": "5.5-7.0", "mechanism_of_action": "competitive_exclusion", "skin_microbiome_effect": "balancing", "scalp_microbiome_effect": "balancing", "anti_aging_mechanism": "barrier_repair", "skin_barrier_improve…
microbiome_impact
{"microbiome_effect": "positive", "prebiotic": "yes", "probiotic_compatible": "yes", "preservative_effect_on_microbiome": "Feeds beneficial bacteria; inhibits pathogen colonization; supports S. epidermidis", "gut_microbiome_risk": "low", "microbiome_recovery_time": "<2 days", "selective_antimicrobial": "no", "beneficial_bacteria_support": "S. epidermidis, Lactobacillus spp, beneficial Corynebacter…
pediatric_safety
{"safe_for_newborn_0_6m": "yes", "safe_for_infant_6_12m": "yes", "safe_for_toddler_1_3y": "yes", "safe_for_child_3_12y": "yes", "safe_for_teen_12_18y": "yes", "pediatric_max_concentration_pct": "5.0", "adult_max_concentration_pct": "5.0", "pediatric_dermal_absorption_factor": "normal", "oral_ingestion_risk": "low", "diaper_area_safe": "yes", "pediatric_allergy_prevalence": "low", "banned_in_childr…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "9005-80-5", "ingredient_class": "tan_extender", "tanning_mechanism": "other", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "AGE_formation_conce…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Prebiotic Inulin.
Known Synonyms
Advax D
Alant starch
Fibruline Long Chain
Frutafit IQ
Frutagave SP 70
Inulin HD
Inulin IQ
Orafti Synergy
Raftifeed IPS
Raftiline HPX
Synantherin
Ticaloid LC-CSR 2
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
supplements
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
inulin
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1201646
Adverse Event Associations
29
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Inulin (as sweetener/fiber)
Food Category
sweetener
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prebiotic Inulin allowed in the EU?
Prebiotic Inulin EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 7.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Prebiotic Inulin do in cosmetics?
Prebiotic Inulin functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 9005-80-5.
Is Prebiotic Inulin used outside cosmetics?
Prebiotic Inulin also appears in pharmaceutical and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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