Potassium xylene sulfonates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, potassium salt; Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, potassium salt (1:1); CAS number: 30346-73-7; Potassium dimethylbenzenesulfonates; Potassium xylene sulfonates; Potassium xylenesulphonates; Xylene sulfonic acid, potassium salt

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Potassium' means the element potassium, 'xylene' also called xylene, dimethylbenzene, 'sulphonate' salts/esters of sulphonic acid.

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

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer