Excellent Emollient

Sucrose Palmitate

INCI: SUCROSE PALMITATE

CAS Number
26446-38-8
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated by FDA for cosmetic use; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions. Listed as a direct food additive under 21 CFR 172.859 (sucrose fatty acid esters). Reported in 74 product formulations per 2016 FDA VCRP data. CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used (2021).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Sucrose Palmitate is a naturally-derived non-ionic emulsifier permitted in the EU without concentration restrictions. The CIR Expert Panel (2021) concluded it is safe as used in cosmetics at concentrations up to 3% leave-on, with negligible systemic absorption due to its molecular weight and rapid hydrolysis to sucrose and palmitic acid.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu-unrestricted cir-approved non-sensitizing penetration-enhancer fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sucrose Palmitate safe in cosmetics?

Sucrose Palmitate is a naturally-derived non-ionic emulsifier permitted in the EU without concentration restrictions. The CIR Expert Panel (2021) concluded it is safe as used in cosmetics at concentrations up to 3% leave-on, with negligible systemic absorption due to its molecular weight and rapid hydrolysis to sucrose and palmitic acid. The EU classifies Sucrose Palmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sucrose Palmitate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sucrose Palmitate do in cosmetics?

Sucrose Palmitate functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 26446-38-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sucrose Palmitate?

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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