Ammonium Xylenesulfonate

AKA “Ammonium xylenesulphonate, Xylenesulfonic acid, ammonium salt, EINECS 247-710-9, 4FZY6L6XCM, 26447-10-9, STEPANATE AXS, STEPANATE AM, RefChem:557868, CYCLOPHIL AXS 40, DTXSID1027899”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Ammonium xylenesulfonate

AKA: Ammonium xylenesulphonate, Xylenesulfonic acid, Ammonium salt, EINECS 247-710-9, 4FZY6L6XCM, 26447-10-9, STEPANATE AXS, STEPANATE AM, RefChem:557868, CYCLOPHIL AXS 40, DTXSID1027899

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

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

Formula

C8H13NO3S

Mol. Weight

203.26

CAS #

26447-10-9

Form

Powder

State

Solid; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] Available as a clear, yellow liquid with an ammonia odor that is 40% ammonium xylene sulfonate and 60% water; [MSDSonline]

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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

Viscosity Controlling

Cleansing Surfactant

Surfactant Hydrotrope

Controls Viscosity

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Lifts away dirt and oil

Improves ingredient solubility

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant developed in the 20th century. Used in cosmetics as a solubilizing agent and preservative booster with no traditional use history.