Is Xylobiose safe in cosmetics?
Xylobiose has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Xylobiose
Also known as: D-Xylose, 4-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl-
INCI: XYLOBIOSE
Xylobiose (CAS 6860-47-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, humectant (disaccharide of xylose). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, humectant (disaccharide of xylose)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2R,3R,4R)-2,3,5-trihydroxy-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxypentanal
InChIKey
SQNRKWHRVIAKLP-RSZZQXBVSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA UNII: ID02R0EG7P; no specific restriction; generally regarded as safe sugar
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Xylobiose.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Xylobiose.
Known Synonyms
D-Xylose, 4-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl-
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Xylobiose used outside cosmetics?
Xylobiose also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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