Is Ammonium Cumenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Cumenesulfonate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium Cumenesulfonate
Also known as: Benzenesulfonic acid, (1-methylethyl)-, ammonium salt, Benzenesulfonic acid, (1-methylethyl)-, ammonium salt (1:1), Ammonium cumolsulfonate 60, Cyclophil AC60, Eltesol AC 60 (+8 more)
INCI: AMMONIUM CUMENESULFONATE
Ammonium Cumenesulfonate (CAS 37475-88-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – hydrotrope (solubilizer). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – hydrotrope (solubilizer)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating; FDA permits related sulfonates as indirect food additives
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ammonium Cumenesulfonate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Solubility enhancer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ammonium Cumenesulfonate.
Regulatory Flags
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Known Synonyms
Benzenesulfonic acid, (1-methylethyl)-, ammonium salt
Benzenesulfonic acid, (1-methylethyl)-, ammonium salt (1:1)
Ammonium cumolsulfonate 60
Cyclophil AC60
Eltesol AC 60
Cumenesulfonate d'ammonium
ammonium cumenesulphonate
Ammoniumcumolsulfonat
cumenosulfonato de amonio
CUMENESULFONATE, AMMONIUM
(1-Methylethyl)benzenesulfonic acid, ammonium salt
EINECS 253-519-1
UNII-Y135733VYD
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Solubility enhancer
Anti-static agent
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
fracking; water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Cumenesulfonate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Cumenesulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Cumenesulfonate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Cumenesulfonate functions as: Surfactant – hydrotrope (solubilizer). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37475-88-0.
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