Sucrose Hexaerucate

INCI: SUCROSE HEXAERUCATE

CAS Number
Not assigned in INCI Dictionary
Function
Skin conditioning — Emollient, Surfactant — Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; direct food additive under 21CFR172.869 (sucrose oligoesters); no VCRP cosmetic uses reported

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains erucic acid (C22:1) moiety. No current cosmetic uses in VCRP. High MW severely limits skin penetration. FDA-approved food additive.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sucrose Hexaerucate safe in cosmetics?

Contains erucic acid (C22:1) moiety. No current cosmetic uses in VCRP. High MW severely limits skin penetration. FDA-approved food additive. The EU classifies Sucrose Hexaerucate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sucrose Hexaerucate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sucrose Hexaerucate do in cosmetics?

Sucrose Hexaerucate functions as: Skin conditioning — Emollient, Surfactant — Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in INCI Dictionary.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sucrose Hexaerucate?

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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