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Surfactant

SODIUM CAPRYLYL SULFONATE

CAS 5324-84-5 Updated
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Sodium caprylyl sulfonate — an alkyl sulfonate surfactant. Raw material is corrosive to skin/eyes and a sensitizer; cosmetic use is limited and warrants strict caution.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong anionic surfactant
  • Effective cleansing power

Known concerns

  • GHS H314 — causes severe skin burns and eye damage in raw form
  • H317 — may cause skin sensitization
  • Cosmetic use limited and risky

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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