OriginSynthesized from toluene, a petroleum-derived aromatic hydrocarbon in the benzene family. Produced through sulfonation of toluene using sulfuric acid or sulfur trioxide.
Sodium Toluenesulfonate ... safe as cosmetic ingredient in the present practice of use and concentration as described in this safety assessment, when formulated to be nonirritating
Formula
C7H7NaO3S
Mol. Weight
194.19
CAS #
12068-03-0, 657-84-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Improves ingredient solubility
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 496)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 496)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 496)
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