Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate is the tetraester of Sucrose and Hydroxystearic Acid
What does it do?
Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate 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 Tetrahydroxystearate?
Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate is the tetraester of Sucrose and Hydroxystearic Acid
Is Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate do in cosmetic products?
Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate is -.
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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