Is Raffinose safe in cosmetics?
Raffinose has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Raffinose
INCI: RAFFINOSE
Raffinose (CAS 512-69-6 (anhydrous); 17629-30-0 (pentahydrate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, moisturizer, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
512-69-6 (anhydrous); 17629-30-0 (pentahydrate)
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Function
Humectant, moisturizer, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; widely used in cosmetics; constituent sugars are GRAS for food use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Raffinose.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Raffinose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raffinose allowed in the EU?
Raffinose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Raffinose do in cosmetics?
Raffinose functions as: Humectant, moisturizer, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 512-69-6 (anhydrous); 17629-30-0 (pentahydrate).
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