Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
In vitro cytotoxicity: 50–75% cell death at 0.1–0.3 mg/mL in LDH assay on nasal epithelial cells. Acts as permeation enhancer — consider this when co-formulating with actives or penetration-sensitive ingredients. Myristic acid reviewed safe by CIR. Melting point 180–186°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sucrose Myristate safe in cosmetics?
In vitro cytotoxicity: 50–75% cell death at 0.1–0.3 mg/mL in LDH assay on nasal epithelial cells. Acts as permeation enhancer — consider this when co-formulating with actives or penetration-sensitive ingredients. Myristic acid reviewed safe by CIR. Melting point 180–186°C. The EU classifies Sucrose Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sucrose Myristate allowed in the EU?
Sucrose Myristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sucrose Myristate do in cosmetics?
Sucrose Myristate functions as: Skin conditioning — Emollient, Surfactant — Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27216-47-3 / 9042-71-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sucrose Myristate?
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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