Magnesium Isododecylbenzenesulfonate

AKA “Magnesium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Magnesium dodecylbenzenesulphonate, magnesium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, Benzenesulfonic acid, magnesium salt, EINECS 248-489-1, magnesium salt (2:1)”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Magnesium isododecylbenzenesulfonate

AKA: Magnesium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Magnesium dodecylbenzenesulphonate, Magnesium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, Benzenesulfonic acid, Magnesium salt, EINECS 248-489-1, Magnesium salt (2:1)

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Synthetic

Clean

Gently lifts away dirt and oil while cleansing skin and hair. This mild, plant-derived cleanser works to remove impurities without over-drying.

Formula

C36H58MgO6S2

Mol. Weight

675.30

CAS #

27479-45-4

Form

Powder

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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.

Cleansing

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

Surfactant Cleansing

Anti-Inflammatory

Fights Acne

Antioxidant

Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century as part of modern detergent chemistry. Created to improve cleaning efficacy in personal care products without traditional precedent.