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SUCROSE DILAURATE.

Valuable CAS 25915-57-5 / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sucrose Dilaurate is a versatile sucrose ester that acts as a skin conditioning agent and emollient, promoting a smoother skin texture. Beyond its direct skin benefits, it plays a crucial role in formulation stability as an emulsifier and surfactant, enabling the creation of finely dispersed oil and water mixtures.

Summary

emollient emulsifying skin conditioning surfactant cleansing

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions as an emollient, actively softening and smoothing the skin, and as a skin conditioning agent, helping to maintain the skin's optimal state. As a surfactant, it aids in cleansing by reducing surface tension, and as an emulsifier, it stabilizes oil and water phases within formulations. Its unique sucrose structure allows for hydrogen bond formation, which can enhance the solubility and topical absorption of various poorly water-soluble compounds, contributing to overall product efficacy and stability.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 5–10%
Optimal

5-10%

Key findings

  1. 01 Studies on the related compound, Sucrose Laurate, in pharmaceutical formulations indicate an optimal concentration range of 5-10% for improving the dissolution of poorly water-soluble drugs. It was also found to be non-toxic to Caco-2 cells and demonstrated enhanced skin penetration of various active ingredients in both animal and in vitro models, suggesting a potential similar role for Sucrose Dilaurate in topical delivery.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Sucrose Dilaurate exhibits good thermal stability. However, its ester linkages are susceptible to hydrolysis under strongly acidic or basic conditions, which could compromise product integrity.

Conflicts

  • strong acidic conditions
  • strong basic conditions

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deemed saccharide esters, including Sucrose Dilaurate, safe for use in cosmetics under current practices. While no specific maximum concentration for Sucrose Dilaurate is set, its use is considered safe within existing cosmetic formulations. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also approved Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters as direct food additives, and Sucrose Dilaurate itself is not classified as hazardous by GHS criteria.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Sucrose Dilaurate is a valuable ingredient due to its multifaceted benefits as an emollient, skin conditioner, and effective emulsifier, further supported by its potential to enhance active ingredient penetration and a strong safety profile.

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