Sodium phenolsulfonates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 1300-51-2

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. Sulfonates are salts or esters of sulfonic acids (alkanesulfonic acids, alkylsulfuric acids).

Sodium phenolsulfonate is a substance used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as an antimicrobial substance (inhibits the growth of micro-organisms (e.g. bacteria and fungi)) and deodorant (reduces or masks unpleasant body odour).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer