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Surfactant

SODIUM ISETHIONATE

CAS 1562-00-1
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A sulfonate-type building block used to make mild syndet cleansers. Acts as foam booster and pH agent. Well tolerated in rinse-off products.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant precursor
  • Foam booster in cleansers
  • pH compatible with skin

Known concerns

  • Possible mild eye irritation
  • Limited leave-on data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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