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Surfactant

SODIUM HEXYLDIPHENYL ETHER SULFONATE

CAS 147732-60-3 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A diphenyl ether sulfonate hydrotrope — keeps surfactant blends clear and pourable. Functional but flagged for sensitization potential and aquatic toxicity, so it sits in use-with-awareness territory.

Function

SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective hydrotrope and solubilizer
  • Improves clarity of cleanser concentrates
  • Stable across wide pH range

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitization potential
  • Aquatic toxicity from diphenyl ether structure
  • Limited dermal safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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