Sucrose Laurate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sucrose laurate
What does it do?
Sucrose Laurate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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 Laurate 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 Laurate?
Sucrose Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sucrose laurate
Is Sucrose Laurate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sucrose Laurate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sucrose Laurate do in cosmetic products?
Sucrose Laurate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Sucrose Laurate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sucrose Laurate is 25339-99-5 / 37266-93-6.
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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