Sucrose Hexapalmitate

Sucrose Hexapalmitate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 29130-29-8, YKTAGVFDZFPTJQ-XSSHIOHGSA-N
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Created by esterifying sucrose with palmitic acid. Developed for use in cosmetics as a conditioning emollient and skin protectant, particularly in luxury skincare and color cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR