Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, reducing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium hydroxymethanesulphonate
What does it do?
Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Reducing
a reducing agent — donates electrons to break chemical bonds, used in perms and depilatories
EU regulatory status
Sodium Hydroxymethane 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 Hydroxymethane Sulfonate?
Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium hydroxymethanesulphonate
Is Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, reducing.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate is 870-72-4.
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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