Is Sucrose Polybehenate safe in cosmetics?
Sucrose Polybehenate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sucrose Polybehenate
INCI: SUCROSE POLYBEHENATE
Sucrose Polybehenate (CAS 56449-50-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sucrose Polybehenate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
{"ingredient_class": "W/O_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "sucrose_ester", "HLB_value": "4", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "3-5", "emulsion_type_primary": "W/O", "droplet_size_typical_um": "2-8", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "24", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "28", "foam_formation": "low", "foam_stability": "low", "liquid_crystal_formation": "low", "lamellar_phase": "yes", "hexagonal_phase"…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sucrose Polybehenate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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