Xylene Sulfonic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Xylenesulphonic acid
What does it do?
Xylene Sulfonic Acid 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
Xylene Sulfonic Acid 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 Xylene Sulfonic Acid?
Xylene Sulfonic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Xylenesulphonic acid
Is Xylene Sulfonic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Xylene Sulfonic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Xylene Sulfonic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Xylene Sulfonic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Xylene Sulfonic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Xylene Sulfonic Acid is 25321-41-9.
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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