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Emulsifier

SUCROSE PALMITATE

CAS 26446-38-8 / 39300-95-3
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A sugar ester of palmitic acid used as a gentle emulsifier. Made from sucrose and a coconut/palm-derived fatty acid. Very low irritation; common in baby and sensitive-skin creams.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild, non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier
  • Stabilises oil-in-water creams
  • Compatible with sensitive and baby formulas

Known concerns

  • Can support microbial growth without preservatives
  • Trace residual fatty acids possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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