Sucrose Benzoate

INCI: SUCROSE BENZOATE

CAS Number
12738-64-6
Function
Film forming, plasticizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; CIR Expert Panel: safe as used (2017); reported up to 14.3% in nail polish

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Primarily used in nail polish/enamel formulations; synthetic/plant origin ; 2-year carcinogenicity studies on related saccharide esters were negative

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sucrose Benzoate safe in cosmetics?

Primarily used in nail polish/enamel formulations; synthetic/plant origin ; 2-year carcinogenicity studies on related saccharide esters were negative The EU classifies Sucrose Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sucrose Benzoate allowed in the EU?

Sucrose Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sucrose Benzoate do in cosmetics?

Sucrose Benzoate functions as: Film forming, plasticizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12738-64-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sucrose Benzoate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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