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SODIUM M-NITROBENZENESULFONATE

CAS 127-68-4
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An aromatic nitro-sulfonate used as a viscosity/anti-reduction aid in technical formulations. The nitroaromatic chemistry triggers toxicology caution, and cosmetic-specific safety data is thin — best avoided in sensitive products.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Specialty viscosity controller in some technical formulations
  • Anti-reduction agent

Known concerns

  • Aromatic nitro group raises toxicology concerns
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
  • Possible skin sensitization risk
  • Conservative scoring per nitroaromatic-class caution

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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