Good Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Sodium Xylenesulfonate

INCI: SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE

CAS Number
1300-72-7
Function
Surfactant – Hydrotrope (enhances solubility of substances in water)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; manufacturer responsibility under MoCRA

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Safety Data

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

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Expert Verdict

Mild skin and eye irritant at high concentrations; synthetic surfactant hydrotrope.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Xylenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Mild skin and eye irritant at high concentrations; synthetic surfactant hydrotrope. The EU classifies Sodium Xylenesulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Xylenesulfonate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Xylenesulfonate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Xylenesulfonate functions as: Surfactant – Hydrotrope (enhances solubility of substances in water). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1300-72-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium 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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