Ammonium Xylenesulfonate
Ammonium Xylenesulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - hydrotrope, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | AMMONIUM XYLENESULFONATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 26447-10-9 |
| EC number | 247-710-9 |
| Prevalence | 10 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 40%Shampoos 40%Exfoliators 10%Face Cleansers 10%
Frequently asked
- What does Ammonium Xylenesulfonate do in skincare?
- Ammonium Xylenesulfonate functions as a surfactant - hydrotrope, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ammonium Xylenesulfonate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ammonium Xylenesulfonate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (40% of its uses).
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