Sodium toluenesulfonates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-, sodium salt; CAS number: 657-84-1; Sodium 4-methylbenzenesulfonates; Sodium p-toluenesulfonates; Sodium toluene-4-sulfonates; Sodium toluene-4-sulphonates

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Sodium..." means the element sodium, "toluenesulfonates" means salts/esters of 4-toluenesulfonic acid.

Sodium toluenesulfonates are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application) and as and 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