Sodium c14-c18 alkanes sulfonates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 68037-49-0

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Sodium" refers to the element sodium, "alkanes" describes in general terms a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons. The preceding numbers "C x-y" indicate the range of carbon chain lengths (here C14-C18) of the alkanes. "Sulfonates" are salts/esters of sulfuric acid.

Sodium C14-C18 alkanes Sulfonates are substances which are used in cosmetic preparations where they act as surfactants (washing-active substances).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer