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Surfactant

SODIUM C9-22 ALKYL SEC SULFONATE

CAS 68188-18-1
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A branched-chain sulfonate surfactant — foams and cleans well, even in hard water, but can feel drier than amino-acid surfactants. Standard sulfonate caveats: eye irritation at high use; well-tolerated in balanced formulas.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foaming and cleansing surfactant
  • Hard-water tolerant
  • Stable across pH range

Known concerns

  • Sulfonate surfactant — defatting at high use
  • Eye/mucosal irritation potential
  • Drier feel than amino-acid surfactants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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