Sodium Cumenesulfonate

AKA “Sodium cumenesulphonate, sodium cumene sulphonate, RefChem:887459, Cumenesulfonate, sodium salt, Cumenesulfonic acid, DTXSID4027941, 5798KA13PG, arCumenesulfonic acid, SODIUM CUMENESULFONATE [INCI], Methylethylbenzenesulfonate”

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Ingredient Facts

Sodium cumenesulfonate

AKA: Sodium cumenesulphonate, Sodium cumene sulphonate, RefChem:887459, Sodium salt, Cumenesulfonic acid, DTXSID4027941, 5798KA13PG, ArCumenesulfonic acid, SODIUM CUMENESULFONATE [INCI], Methylethylbenzenesulfonate

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Safety Concern

Clean

Cumene, monosulpho derivative, sodium salt

Formula

C9H11NaO3S

Mol. Weight

222.24

CAS #

32073-22-6, 28348-53-0

Form

Liquid

State

White to cream powder; [Chem Service MSDS]

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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

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Hydrotrope

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Lifts away dirt and oil

Improves ingredient solubility

Traditional Use

Synthesized as a cumene (isopropylbenzene)-derived sulfonate in mid-20th century cosmetic chemistry. Created as a hydrotrope and solubilizing agent for formulation purposes.