Sucrose Polysoyate

INCI: SUCROSE POLYSOYATE

CAS Number
93571-82-5 / 223706-28-3
Function
Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient; Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed: safe as used. Most extensively tested of the "poly" group — 28-day and 90-day oral studies in rats and dogs with NOEC of 15% in diet

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Soy-derived — soy allergen declaration may be required in some jurisdictions. Verify protein content; highly esterified product should be protein-free but confirm with supplier COA. Potential GMO sourcing concern for organic/natural claims

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sucrose Polysoyate safe in cosmetics?

Soy-derived — soy allergen declaration may be required in some jurisdictions. Verify protein content; highly esterified product should be protein-free but confirm with supplier COA. Potential GMO sourcing concern for organic/natural claims The EU classifies Sucrose Polysoyate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sucrose Polysoyate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sucrose Polysoyate do in cosmetics?

Sucrose Polysoyate functions as: Skin Conditioning Agent – Emollient; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93571-82-5 / 223706-28-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sucrose Polysoyate?

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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