Sodium 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?
Sodium toluenesulphonate
What does it do?
Sodium 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
Sodium 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 Sodium Toluenesulfonate?
Sodium Toluenesulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium toluenesulphonate
Is Sodium Toluenesulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Toluenesulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Toluenesulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Toluenesulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Toluenesulfonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Toluenesulfonate is 12068-03-0 / 657-84-1.
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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