Xylitylglucoside

INCI: XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE

CAS Number
101469-75-4
Function
Humectant, skin conditioning agent (typically part of the AQUAXYL™ complex with xylitol and anhydroxylitol)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Slightly irritating to eyes (conjunctival redness resolved within 72 h); not readily biodegradable (35% in 28 days); use concentration capped at ≤2.5% by Australian NICNAS

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xylitylglucoside safe in cosmetics?

Slightly irritating to eyes (conjunctival redness resolved within 72 h); not readily biodegradable (35% in 28 days); use concentration capped at ≤2.5% by Australian NICNAS The EU classifies Xylitylglucoside as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Xylitylglucoside allowed in the EU?

Xylitylglucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Xylitylglucoside do in cosmetics?

Xylitylglucoside functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning agent (typically part of the AQUAXYL™ complex with xylitol and anhydroxylitol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 101469-75-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Xylitylglucoside?

adequate 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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