Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, plasticiser in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sucrose di(acetate) hexaisobutyrate
What does it do?
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
EU regulatory status
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate?
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sucrose di(acetate) hexaisobutyrate
Is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate do in cosmetic products?
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, plasticiser.
What is the CAS number of Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is 126-13-6.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010