Good Emollient

Prebiotic Inulin

INCI: INULIN

CAS Number
9005-80-5
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 7.5%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Prebiotic Inulin is generally considered safe for use as a skin conditioning agent, moisturizing agent, and prebiotic.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prebiotic Inulin safe in cosmetics?

Prebiotic Inulin is generally considered safe for use as a skin conditioning agent, moisturizing agent, and prebiotic. The EU classifies Prebiotic Inulin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Prebiotic Inulin?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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