Sodium Octoxynol-2 Sulfate

AKA “Triton X-301, 12627-38-2, DTXSID10155131, DTXCID7077622, RefChem:386762, sodium;2-[4-(2, 4, 4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethyl sulfate, sodium 2-[4-(2, SCHEMBL15737711, NS00014081”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium octoxynol-2 sulfate

AKA: Triton X-301, 12627-38-2, DTXSID10155131, DTXCID7077622, RefChem:386762, Sodium;2-[4-(2, 4, 4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethyl sulfate, Sodium 2-[4-(2, SCHEMBL15737711, NS00014081

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]-, sodium salt

Formula

C16H25NaO5S

Mol. Weight

352.40

CAS #

12627-38-2

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.

Foaming

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

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant combining octoxynol chemistry with sulfate functionality. Developed as a gentler alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate for personal care applications.