# Inulin

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid70872610
Categories: beauty, cleaning, pharma
Functions: Humectant, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID70872610

> Inulin is used as humectant / softener and conditioner. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 278 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 278 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 278 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Humectant.
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 4 active drug products and 4 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._