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XYLOBIOSE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII ID02R0EG7P · registered name XYLOBIOSE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANT

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides, Disaccharides and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name キシロビオース: 本品は、キシロース(*)が2分子結合したニ糖類である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

XYLOBIOSEINCI자일로바이오스Korean label name (MFDS standard)キシロビオースJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
6860-47-5
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID10905097
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID201334200
IUPAC
4-O-beta-D-Xylopyranosyl-D-xylose
Molecular formula
C10H18O9
Molecular weight
282.245 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 2 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner1
  • Humectant1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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