Potassium Xylenesulfonate
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 salt of xylene sulfonic acids
What does it do?
Potassium Xylenesulfonate 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 Xylenesulfonate 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 Xylenesulfonate?
Potassium Xylenesulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium salt of xylene sulfonic acids
Is Potassium Xylenesulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Xylenesulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Xylenesulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Xylenesulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Xylenesulfonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Xylenesulfonate is 30346-73-7.
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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