Ingredient Directory
Low ConcernVegan

Sucrose Laurate

Sucrose monolaurate

Safety Notes

Sugar ester; mild surfactant; COSMOS-approved; antimicrobial properties from lauric acid component; low sensitization risk

Function & Common Use

Function

Emulsifier / Surfactant

Category

Emulsifier

Common In

Gentle cleansers natural emulsions COSMOS products

Origin

Semi-synthetic (sugar + lauric acid)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sucrose Laurate safe to use in skincare?

Sucrose Laurate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Sugar ester; mild surfactant; COSMOS-approved; antimicrobial properties from lauric acid component; low sensitization risk

Is Sucrose Laurate allowed in India?

Sucrose Laurate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Sucrose Laurate used for in cosmetics?

Sucrose Laurate functions as: Emulsifier / Surfactant. It is commonly found in: Gentle cleansers natural emulsions COSMOS products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS25339-99-5
ECN/A

Want to check if your product contains Sucrose Laurate?

Analyse a Product
WhatsApp Community

Join The Clean Sheet™ community

Science-backed beauty tips, ingredient alerts, and early access. Straight to your WhatsApp.

Join for free →