Sucrose Benzoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, plasticiser in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranoside, .beta.-d-fructofuranosyl, benzoate
What does it do?
Sucrose Benzoate 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 Benzoate 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 Benzoate?
Sucrose Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. .alpha.-d-Glucopyranoside, .beta.-d-fructofuranosyl, benzoate
Is Sucrose Benzoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sucrose Benzoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sucrose Benzoate do in cosmetic products?
Sucrose Benzoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, plasticiser.
What is the CAS number of Sucrose Benzoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sucrose Benzoate is 12738-64-6.
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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