Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-Propanesulfonic Acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(octyloxy)-, monosodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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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 - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate 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 Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate?
Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Propanesulfonic Acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(octyloxy)-, monosodium salt
Is Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Caprylyl Pg-Sulfonate is 51946-14-6.
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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