Sucrose Stearate

AKA: Sucrapan S, Saccharosemonostearate, Monostearate, Sucrose stearate [NF], Sugar Ester S 1670, Ryoto S 1670, Ryoto Sugar Ester S 1670, Ryoto Sugar Ester MO-C 18
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
See also: Sugar Mix 1015 (FDA NDC: 63083-1015) (component of).
Formula
C30H58O13
Mol. Weight
626.80
CAS #
25168-73-4, 37318-31-3
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Smooths and softens skin
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant and conditioning agent developed in the late 20th century for cosmetic formulations. Created to provide mild cleansing and skin-conditioning properties in personal care products.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR