Calcium Xylenesulfonate

Calcium Xylenesulfonate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 28088-63-3, Benzenesulfonic acid, Calcium salt (2:1), Calcium;2, 3-dimethylbenzenesulfonate, JNIZKBDDCOPXDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L, Calcium bis(2, 3-dimethylbenzene-1-sulfonate)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Calcium xylenesulfonate
Formula
C16H18CaO6S2
Mol. Weight
410.50
CAS #
28088-63-3
Form
Powder
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hydrotrope
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Hydrotrope
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Antimicrobial
Lifts away dirt and oil
Improves ingredient solubility
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant and chelating agent developed for cosmetics to improve product stability and performance.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR