Sucrose Pentaerucate

INCI: SUCROSE PENTAERUCATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned in CosIng/CIR databases
Function
Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in CIR assessment; reviewed and deemed safe as used. Not separately GRAS. Sucrose fatty acid esters are direct food additives under 21 CFR 172.859

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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 moiety — erucic acid has historical concerns for cardiac lipidosis via oral route, but irrelevant at cosmetic dermal exposure levels. No reported cosmetic uses in VCRP/industry survey (Table 6 ingredient)

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sucrose Pentaerucate safe in cosmetics?

Contains erucic acid moiety — erucic acid has historical concerns for cardiac lipidosis via oral route, but irrelevant at cosmetic dermal exposure levels. No reported cosmetic uses in VCRP/industry survey (Table 6 ingredient) The EU classifies Sucrose Pentaerucate as "restricted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sucrose Pentaerucate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sucrose Pentaerucate do in cosmetics?

Sucrose Pentaerucate functions as: Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned in CosIng/CIR databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sucrose Pentaerucate?

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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