Sucrose Polylaurate

INCI: SUCROSE POLYLAURATE

CAS Number
27216-37-1
Function
Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient; Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Laurate esters are documented penetration enhancers — the polylaurate (more esterified) is less likely to enhance penetration than the mono/dilaurate, but verify when co-formulated with actives you want to stay topical

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sucrose Polylaurate safe in cosmetics?

Laurate esters are documented penetration enhancers — the polylaurate (more esterified) is less likely to enhance penetration than the mono/dilaurate, but verify when co-formulated with actives you want to stay topical The EU classifies Sucrose Polylaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sucrose Polylaurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sucrose Polylaurate do in cosmetics?

Sucrose Polylaurate functions as: Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27216-37-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sucrose Polylaurate?

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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