Potassium Toluenesulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium toluene-4-sulphonate
What does it do?
Potassium Toluenesulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Potassium Toluenesulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Potassium Toluenesulfonate?
Potassium Toluenesulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium toluene-4-sulphonate
Is Potassium Toluenesulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Toluenesulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Toluenesulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Toluenesulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Toluenesulfonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Toluenesulfonate is 16106-44-8.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010