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Surfactant

POTASSIUM XYLENESULFONATE

CAS 30346-73-7 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A potassium hydrotrope used to keep surfactant cleansers clear and properly viscous. Long history of safe rinse-off use; PubChem shows no listed GHS hazards.

Function

SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Hydrotrope that thickens cleansers
  • Helps dissolve surfactants
  • Improves clarity in formulas

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation in concentrates
  • Reserved for rinse-off use
  • High water-solubility but salt residue possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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