Sucrose Hexapalmitate

AKA: 29130-29-8, YKTAGVFDZFPTJQ-XSSHIOHGSA-N
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from sucrose (a disaccharide from sugar cane or sugar beets) and palmitic acid (a fatty acid from palm oil). Produced through esterification, chemically bonding sucrose with multiple palmitate groups via catalytic synthesis.
Sucrose Hexapalmitate is a mixture of esters of Palmitic acid (q.v.) and Sucrose (q.v.), consisting primarily of the hexaester
Formula
C108H202O17
Mol. Weight
1772.70
CAS #
29130-29-8
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 721)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR