Sodium Methyl Isethionate

AKA “IOW368554X, Propanesulfonic acid, 1(or 2)-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1), 869737-84-8, SURFONIC SMI, RefChem:887687, TAURANOL SCMI 85, DTXSID00894724, SODIUM METHYL ISETHIONATE [INCI], PROPANESULFONIC ACID, 1(OR 2)-HYDROXY-, MONOSODIUM SALT”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Sodium methyl isethionate

AKA: IOW368554X, Propanesulfonic acid, 1(or 2)-hydroxy-, Sodium salt (1:1), 869737-84-8, SURFONIC SMI, RefChem:887687, TAURANOL SCMI 85, DTXSID00894724, SODIUM METHYL ISETHIONATE [INCI], PROPANESULFONIC ACID, 1(OR 2)-HYDROXY-, MONOSODIUM SALT

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

Propanesulfonic acid, 1(or 2)-hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1)

Effective at 5.05%

Formula

C3H7NaO4S

Mol. Weight

162.14

CAS #

869737-84-8

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Emulsifying, Anti

Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Fights Acne, Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century as a mild cleansing agent. Created to provide gentler alternatives to harsher sulfates in personal care products.