Sucrose Hexapalmitate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sucrose Hexapalmitate is a mixture of esters of Palmitic acid (q.v.) and Sucrose (q.v.), consisting primarily of the hexaester
What does it do?
Sucrose Hexapalmitate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Sucrose Hexapalmitate 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 Hexapalmitate?
Sucrose Hexapalmitate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sucrose Hexapalmitate is a mixture of esters of Palmitic acid (q.v.) and Sucrose (q.v.), consisting primarily of the hexaester
Is Sucrose Hexapalmitate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sucrose Hexapalmitate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sucrose Hexapalmitate do in cosmetic products?
Sucrose Hexapalmitate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Sucrose Hexapalmitate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sucrose Hexapalmitate is 29130-29-8.
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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