Sucrose Tristearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sucrose tristearate
What does it do?
Sucrose Tristearate 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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Sucrose Tristearate 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 Tristearate?
Sucrose Tristearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sucrose tristearate
Is Sucrose Tristearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sucrose Tristearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sucrose Tristearate do in cosmetic products?
Sucrose Tristearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Sucrose Tristearate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sucrose Tristearate is 27923-63-3.
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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