Is Sucrose Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
Sucrose Cocoate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sucrose Cocoate
Also known as: Fatty acids, coco, esters with sucrose, EINECS 292-993-4
INCI: SUCROSE COCOATE
Sucrose Cocoate (CAS 91031-88-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying agent, surfactant, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying agent, surfactant, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
139 formulations (2016), highest 20.6% in shaving soap. FDA food additive under 21 CFR 172.859.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sucrose Cocoate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
6 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,combination,normal,acne-prone", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Sugar emulsifier"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "premium", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "45", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "85", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "60", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "110", "supply_chain_volatility": "medium", "primary_source_region": "Europe/Japan", "synthetic_vs_natural_cost_ratio": "2.5", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "50", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "sp…
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "91031-88-8", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "sucrose_ester", "HLB_value": "15", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "14-16", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "0.5-2", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.01-0.05", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "35", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "39", "foam_formation": "moderate", "foam_stabili…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "12.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.24-0.34", "phase_inversion_temperature_c": "76-84", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "sucrose_stearate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "8-20", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "80-92", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stabilit…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.0", "optimal_ph_max": "9.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.5", "stable_ph_max": "10.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Natural sugar ester", "formulation_note": "Mild emulsifier", "source": "Formulation literature"}
surfactant
{"cas_number": "91031-88-8", "surfactant_type": "nonionic", "chemical_class": "fatty_acid_soap", "charge_at_use_ph": "neutral", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.05", "hlb_value": "11.0", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "115", "foam_quality": "light", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "74", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "5.5", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "good", "sebum_removal_efficiency": …
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sucrose Cocoate.
Regulatory Flags
PENETRATION_ENHANCER
Known Synonyms
Fatty acids, coco, esters with sucrose
EINECS 292-993-4
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sucrose Cocoate allowed in the EU?
Sucrose Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sucrose Cocoate do in cosmetics?
Sucrose Cocoate functions as: Emulsifying agent, surfactant, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91031-88-8.
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