murphyPotassium Cumenesulfonate
AKA: MYGBBCKCTXSGOB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from cumene (isopropylbenzene), a petroleum-based hydrocarbon compound in the aromatic family. Synthesized through sulfonation of cumene followed by neutralization with potassium hydroxide.
Potassium 4-(2-propyl)benzene sulfonate
Formula
C9H11KO3S
Mol. Weight
238.35
CAS #
28085-69-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hydrotrope
Cleansing Surfactant
Surfactant Hydrotrope
Lifts away dirt and oil
Improves ingredient solubility
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 496)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR