Toluene sulfonic acid (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 104-15-4; Toluene-4-sulphonic acid

Definition
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"Toluene" refers to toluene as a component of the molecule. Toluene sulfonic acid acts in cosmetic formulations 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