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Surfactant

POTASSIUM LAURYL HYDROXYPROPYL SULFONATE

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A coconut/palm-derived sulfonate surfactant for cleansing and antistatic use. Milder than classic SLS; fine for daily-use cleansers though it can sting eyes at higher rinse-off concentrations.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing
  • Good foam in soft-water systems
  • Low residual irritation versus SLS

Known concerns

  • Minor eye sting at higher levels in rinse-off
  • Generic surfactant — concentration-dependent stripping

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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