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Surfactant

SODIUM C16 OLEFIN SULFONATE

CAS 93686-15-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A sulfonate cleansing surfactant. Safe in rinse-off products per CIR but can irritate skin and eyes — and sulfone residues drive sensitization risk.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Foaming and cleansing

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritation
  • Gamma-sultone residue sensitization risk
  • Capped at 2% in leave-on by CIR

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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