Potassium cumenesulfonate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 28085-69-0; Potassium 4-(2-propyl)benzene sulfonates

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Potassium" refers to the element potassium, "cumene" also refers to cumene or isopropylbenzene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon belonging to the group of C3-benzenes, "sulfonates" are salts/esters of sulfonic acid.

Potassium cumenesulfonate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a solubilizer (is able to dissolve or dilute substances without causing chemical reactions between the dissolved substance and the dissolving substance) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer