Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
Expert Verdict
Must be formulated to be nonirritating (CIR qualification); potential irritant at high concentrations in leave-on products; typically used in rinse-off only
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xylene Sulfonic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Must be formulated to be nonirritating (CIR qualification); potential irritant at high concentrations in leave-on products; typically used in rinse-off only The EU classifies Xylene Sulfonic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Xylene Sulfonic Acid allowed in the EU?
Xylene Sulfonic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Xylene Sulfonic Acid do in cosmetics?
Xylene Sulfonic Acid functions as: Surfactant (Cleansing), Surfactant (Hydrotrope). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25321-41-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Xylene Sulfonic Acid?
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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