Is Sucrose Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Sucrose Palmitate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Sucrose Palmitate
Also known as: alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl, monohexadecanoate, Sucrose, monopalmitate (8CI), Sucrose palmitic acid ester
INCI: SUCROSE PALMITATE
Sucrose Palmitate (CAS 26446-38-8) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated by FDA for cosmetic use; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions. Listed as a direct food additive under 21 CFR 172.859 (sucrose fatty acid esters). Reported in 74 product formulations per 2016 FDA VCRP data. CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used (2021).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sucrose Palmitate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "26446-38-8", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "sucrose_ester", "HLB_value": "15", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "14-16", "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": "35", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "39", "foam_formation": "moderate", "foam_stabili…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "10.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.28-0.38", "phase_inversion_temperature_c": "72-80", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "sucrose_stearate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "10-28", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "72-90", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stabili…
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": "1.46", "transparent": "opaque", "colorless": "white", "excellent": "fair", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "botanical"}
supply_chain
{"primary_producing_countries": "Japan, France, Germany", "secondary_producing_countries": "USA, Netherlands, China", "raw_material_origin": "synthetic", "agricultural_crop_or_wild_harvested": "sugar_fatty_acid", "cultivation_climate_required": "industrial", "harvest_season": "continuous", "annual_global_production_tonnes": "6500", "market_share_top_producer_pct": "62", "supply_chain_length": "2_i…
surfactant
{"cas_number": "26446-38-8", "surfactant_type": "nonionic", "chemical_class": "fatty_acid_soap", "charge_at_use_ph": "neutral", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.025", "hlb_value": "12.0", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "110", "foam_quality": "light", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "73", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "5.9", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "good", "sebum_removal_efficiency":…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sucrose Palmitate.
Regulatory Flags
eu-unrestricted
cir-approved
non-sensitizing
penetration-enhancer
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl, monohexadecanoate
Sucrose, monopalmitate (8CI)
Sucrose palmitic acid ester
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sucrose Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Sucrose Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sucrose Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Sucrose Palmitate functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 26446-38-8.
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