Saccharide Hydrolysate

AKA: 8013-17-0, INVERT SUGAR, Invertose, HS 500, Corn invert sugar, Maize Inver Sugar, Maize invert sugar, Corn invert sugar syrup
Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
OriginProduced from simple sugars or polysaccharides through chemical hydrolysis or enzymatic breakdown processes. Hydrolyzed saccharides are created by breaking down larger sugar molecules into smaller, more readily absorbable components.
Invert sugar; the product of hydrolysis of sucrose. It consists mainly of glucose and fructose
Solubility Completely soluble
Formula
C12H24O12
Mol. Weight
360.31
CAS #
8013-17-0
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.002%
Rinse-off4.6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR