Sucrose Polybehenate

INCI: SUCROSE POLYBEHENATE

CAS Number
56449-50-6
Function
Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed: safe as used. Sucrose fatty acid esters listed as direct food additives (21 CFR 172.859)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No reported cosmetic uses in VCRP (Table 6 ingredient). Extremely low water solubility limits formulation versatility

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sucrose Polybehenate safe in cosmetics?

No reported cosmetic uses in VCRP (Table 6 ingredient). Extremely low water solubility limits formulation versatility The EU classifies Sucrose Polybehenate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sucrose Polybehenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sucrose Polybehenate do in cosmetics?

Sucrose Polybehenate functions as: Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56449-50-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sucrose Polybehenate?

not established 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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