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Emollient

SUCROSE HEXAERUCATE

Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A sucrose ester of erucic acid (a long-chain fatty acid from rapeseed/mustard) used as a gentle emollient and emulsifier. Sugar esters are recognized for their excellent skin tolerance and biodegradability.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Plant-derived emollient and emulsifier
  • Non-irritating sugar ester
  • Multifunctional in formulations
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Erucic acid restrictions in food do not apply to topical esters
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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