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Emollient

SUCROSE PENTAERUCATE

Updated
84

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 (5 erucate groups per sucrose) used as an emollient, emulsifier, and mild cleanser. Sugar esters offer excellent skin tolerance and biodegradability across the class.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Plant-derived sugar ester
  • Effective emollient and emulsifier
  • Mild and biodegradable
  • Multifunctional

Known concerns

  • 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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