Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate

INCI: SUCROSE TETRAHYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (listed as N/A in CIR report)
Function
Skin conditioning – Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes 21 CFR 172.869 – Permitted as sucrose oligoester food additive; cosmetic use not restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No direct toxicological data – safety relies entirely on read-across. Not currently reported in cosmetic use per CIR data profile. Origin: animal/synthetic/plant

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?

No direct toxicological data – safety relies entirely on read-across. Not currently reported in cosmetic use per CIR data profile. Origin: animal/synthetic/plant The EU classifies Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate do in cosmetics?

Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate functions as: Skin conditioning – Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (listed as N/A in CIR report).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate?

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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