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Surfactant

SODIUM POLYNAPHTHALENESULFONATE

CAS 9084-06-4 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Sodium polynaphthalenesulfonate — a synthetic dispersant mainly used in concrete and industry, occasionally in pigment cosmetics. Limited skin safety data; use sparingly.

Function

EMULSION STABILISINGGEL FORMINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Powerful dispersant for inorganic pigments
  • Stabilises mineral formulations
  • Useful in some color cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Naphthalene-derived backbone — possible aromatic impurities
  • Limited cosmetic safety data
  • Aquatic toxicity concerns
  • Used mostly outside cosmetics in concrete admixtures

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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