Ammonium Xylenesulfonate

INCI: AMMONIUM XYLENESULFONATE

CAS Number
26447-10-9
Function
Solvent, Hydrotrope, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-assessed safe when formulated to be non-irritating; used in shampoos, soaps, and bath products

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Ammonium Xylenesulfonate is a hydrotrope and solubilizer deemed safe by CIR at typical cosmetic concentrations; it can cause irritation at concentrations above normal use levels, so formulations should keep amounts within established norms.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

hydrotrope solubilizer surfactant synthetic epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Xylenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Ammonium Xylenesulfonate is a hydrotrope and solubilizer deemed safe by CIR at typical cosmetic concentrations; it can cause irritation at concentrations above normal use levels, so formulations should keep amounts within established norms. The EU classifies Ammonium Xylenesulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ammonium Xylenesulfonate allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Xylenesulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Xylenesulfonate do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Xylenesulfonate functions as: Solvent, Hydrotrope, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26447-10-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Xylenesulfonate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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