Sucrose Tetraisostearate
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 Tetraisostearate is a mixture of esters of Isostearic acid (q.v.) and sucrose (q.v.) consisting primarily of tetraester
What does it do?
Sucrose Tetraisostearate 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 Tetraisostearate 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 Tetraisostearate?
Sucrose Tetraisostearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sucrose Tetraisostearate is a mixture of esters of Isostearic acid (q.v.) and sucrose (q.v.) consisting primarily of tetraester
Is Sucrose Tetraisostearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sucrose Tetraisostearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sucrose Tetraisostearate do in cosmetic products?
Sucrose Tetraisostearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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