What function does INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES carries the following function designation(s): HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING.

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InventoryRef 9574518/04/2018

INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES

Inositol Oligosaccharides is the product obtained by the reaction of Inositol and Cyclodextrin catalyzed by cyclodextrin glucanotransferase.

INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES

INCI name

INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES

Description

Inositol Oligosaccharides is the product obtained by the reaction of Inositol and Cyclodextrin catalyzed by cyclodextrin glucanotransferase.

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 95745
Imported identity: INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES
Source update: 18/04/2018

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES

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Key data

CAS

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The CosIng inventory records no CAS number for this ingredient. That is the absence of an identifier in the source, not a finding about the substance.

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Restriction

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Function

HUMECTANT: Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
SKIN PROTECTING: Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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IPDI/PEG-15 COCAMINE/GLYCERETH-7/POLYGLYCERYL-3 COPOLYMERHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

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IRIS SETOSA CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACTANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN PROTECTING

IRIS SIBIRICA ROOT EXTRACTHAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for INOSITOL OLIGOSACCHARIDES from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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