Sucrose Polyoleate
AKA “100358-63-2, DTXSID601019327, (9Z, 12R)-12-Hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid--beta-D-fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside (1/1)
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sucrose polyoleate
AKA: 100358-63-2, DTXSID601019327, (9Z, 12R)-12-Hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid--beta-D-fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside (1/1)
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranoside,.beta.-d-fructofuranosyl, esters with 9-(Z)-octadecenoic acid
Formula
C30H56O14
Mol. Weight
640.80
CAS #
100358-63-2
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a modern emulsifier derived from sucrose (sugar) and oleic acid. Created to provide gentle, plant-derived alternatives to synthetic surfactants in cosmetics and personal care products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR