OriginDerived from sucrose (table sugar), a carbohydrate obtained from sugarcane or sugar beets. Produced through esterification of sucrose with isobutyric and acetic anhydrides.
Sucrose di(acetate) hexaisobutyrate
Formula
C40H62O19
Mol. Weight
846.90
CAS #
126-13-6
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Plasticiser
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Creates protective layer
Adds flexibility
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 721)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 721)
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