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Humectant

SODIUM PG-SULFONATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A sodium propylene-glycol-sulfonate humectant used to bind moisture and condition skin. Likely low-risk by class; sparse public data warrants a Fine rating.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Humectant moisture binder
  • Co-conditioning effect in surfactant systems
  • Imparts smoothness to rinse-off products

Known concerns

  • Sulfonate group may cause mild irritation in sensitive users
  • Limited public toxicology dossier
  • Niche INCI with minimal independent data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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