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Surfactant

SODIUM C13-17 ALKANE SULFONATE

CAS 93763-92-9 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A secondary alkane sulfonate (SAS) surfactant — cleans and foams in shampoos and body washes. Milder than SLS but still drying with prolonged contact; fine in rinse-off use.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming and cleansing
  • Milder than SLS at similar use levels
  • Good hard-water tolerance

Known concerns

  • Mild eye and skin irritation at higher %
  • Defatting effect on skin lipids in leave-on misuse

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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