Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate

Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 48 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameSODIUM C16 OLEFIN SULFONATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number93686-15-8
EC number297-664-9
Prevalence48 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

Face Cleansers 33.3%Body Washes 31.3%Shampoos 25%Hand Soaps 4.2%Body Scrubs 2.1%Grooming 2.1%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate do in skincare?
Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially face cleansers (33.3% of its uses).

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