Potassium Cumenesulfonate

INCI: POTASSIUM CUMENESULFONATE

CAS Number
28085-69-0
Function
Solubilizer (hydrotrope), surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not on FDA prohibited/restricted list โ€” permitted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification; potential eye and skin irritant at elevated concentrations; typically used at low levels as a solubilizer rather than primary surfactant.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Cumenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative not eligible for COSMOS/ECOCERT certification; potential eye and skin irritant at elevated concentrations; typically used at low levels as a solubilizer rather than primary surfactant. The EU classifies Potassium Cumenesulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Potassium Cumenesulfonate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Cumenesulfonate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Cumenesulfonate functions as: Solubilizer (hydrotrope), surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 28085-69-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cumenesulfonate?

not established 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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