Ammonium Cumenesulfonate

AKA “Ammonium cumenesulphonate, Benzenesulfonic acid, (1-methylethyl)-, ammonium salt, EINECS 253-519-1, (1-Methylethyl)benzenesulfonic acid, Y135733VYD, ammonium salt (1:1), CYCLOPHIL AC60, ELTESOL AC60, RefChem:557699”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Ammonium cumenesulfonate

AKA: Ammonium cumenesulphonate, Benzenesulfonic acid, (1-methylethyl)-, Ammonium salt, EINECS 253-519-1, (1-Methylethyl)benzenesulfonic acid, Y135733VYD, Ammonium salt (1:1), CYCLOPHIL AC60, ELTESOL AC60, RefChem:557699

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

Ammonium Cumenesulfonate ... safe as cosmetic ingredient in the present practice of use and concentration as described in this safety assessment, when formulated to be nonirritating

Formula

C9H15NO3S

Mol. Weight

217.29

CAS #

37475-88-0

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Hydrotrope

Cleansing Surfactant

Surfactant Hydrotrope

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Lifts away dirt and oil

Improves ingredient solubility

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant developed for cosmetic and industrial applications in the mid-20th century. No traditional use history; created as a hydrotrope and solubilizing agent for modern formulations.