Sucrose Tetraisostearate

AKA “Crodesta 4IS, Crodesta 4I-S, FST191693T, .ALPHA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, .BETA.-D-FRUCTOFURANOSYL, TETRAISOOCTADECANOATE, RefChem:186412, UNII-FST191693T, Sucrose tetraisostearate [INCI], .alpha.-D-Glucopyranoside, .beta.-D-fructofuranosyl, tetraisooctadecanoate (9CI), 811-588-0”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sucrose tetraisostearate

AKA: Crodesta 4IS, Crodesta 4I-S, FST191693T, .ALPHA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, .BETA.-D-FRUCTOFURANOSYL, TETRAISOOCTADECANOATE, RefChem:186412, UNII-FST191693T, Sucrose tetraisostearate [INCI], .alpha.-D-Glucopyranoside, .beta.-D-fructofuranosyl, Tetraisooctadecanoate (9CI), 811-588-0

Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

Sucrose Tetraisostearate is a mixture of esters of Isostearic acid (q.v.) and sucrose (q.v.) consisting primarily of tetraester

Formula

C84H158O15

Mol. Weight

1408.10

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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

Synthesized as a modern emulsifier combining sucrose with isostearic acid. Developed in the late 20th century to provide stability and conditioning properties in cosmetic formulations.