Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Primarily a research/specialty ingredient; limited cosmetic use history; no adverse toxicological signals
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xylobiose safe in cosmetics?
Primarily a research/specialty ingredient; limited cosmetic use history; no adverse toxicological signals The EU classifies Xylobiose as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Xylobiose allowed in the EU?
Xylobiose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Xylobiose do in cosmetics?
Xylobiose functions as: Skin conditioning agent, humectant (disaccharide of xylose). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6860-47-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Xylobiose?
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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