Sodium Xylenesulfonate

Sodium Xylenesulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - hydrotrope agent. It is used in 127 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameSODIUM XYLENESULFONATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
CAS number1300-72-7
EC number215-090-9
Prevalence127 products (0.14% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches170

Used in

Shampoos 91.3%Body Washes 6.3%Face Cleansers 1.6%Other Bath & Body 0.8%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Xylenesulfonate do in skincare?
Sodium Xylenesulfonate functions as a surfactant - hydrotrope agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Sodium Xylenesulfonate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (91.3% of its uses).

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