Is Sucrose Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Sucrose Stearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sucrose Stearate
INCI: SUCROSE STEARATE
Sucrose Stearate (CAS 25168-73-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Non-ionic sugar ester emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Non-ionic sugar ester emulsifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel (2021, Int J Toxicology 40(2_suppl):52S-116S) concluded safe as used at current concentrations. FDA GRAS notification acknowledged under GRN No. 248 for sucrose monoesters of lauric, palmitic, and stearic acids. Permitted direct food additive under 21 CFR 172.859. Listed in FDA Inactive Ingredients Database for approved drug products.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sucrose Stearate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,sensitive,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Sugar emulsifier"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "premium", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "30", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "55", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "45", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "80", "supply_chain_volatility": "medium", "primary_source_region": "Japan/Europe", "synthetic_vs_natural_cost_ratio": "2.8", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "50", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "spe…
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "60-120", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "very low toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "palm…
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "25168-73-4", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "sucrose_ester", "HLB_value": "16", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "15-17", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "0.5-2", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.01-0.05", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "36", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "40", "foam_formation": "moderate", "foam_stabili…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "11.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.26-0.36", "phase_inversion_temperature_c": "74-82", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "sucrose_cocoate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "8-22", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "78-92", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.0", "optimal_ph_max": "9.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.5", "stable_ph_max": "10.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Natural sugar ester emulsifier", "formulation_note": "HLB varies by grade", "source": "Formulation literature"}
regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
sensory
{"silky": "waxy", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, emulsifies", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, smooth", "instant": "moderate", "low": "high", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "yes", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "matte", "1.40": "1.47", "transparent": "opaque", "colorless": "white", "excellent": "fair", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "botanical"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sucrose Stearate.
Regulatory Flags
eu-unrestricted
cir-approved
no-sccs-opinion
non-sensitizing
penetration-enhancer
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sucrose Stearate allowed in the EU?
Sucrose Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sucrose Stearate do in cosmetics?
Sucrose Stearate functions as: Non-ionic sugar ester emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25168-73-4.
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