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Surfactant

POTASSIUM CUMENESULFONATE

CAS 28085-69-0 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A water-soluble hydrotrope that helps other ingredients dissolve in cleansers and shampoos. Generally well-tolerated with low sensitization potential — a workhorse formulation aid rather than an active.

Function

SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective hydrotrope to solubilize other ingredients
  • Boosts surfactant performance
  • Low irritation potential
  • Stable across formulation pH

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation potential at high concentrations
  • Aromatic sulfonate environmental load
  • Limited skin-conditioning function

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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