Sodium Xylenesulfonate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Naxonate, Hydrotrope, Xylenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt, Stepanate X, Naxonate G, Richonate SXS, Cyclophil sxs30, Conco SXS, Surco SXS
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Sodium Xylenesulfonate ... safe as cosmetic ingredient in the present practice of use and concentration as described in this safety assessment, when formulated to be nonirritating
Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C8H9NaO3S
Mol. Weight
208.21
CAS #
1300-72-7
Form
Liquid
State
Xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt is an odorless white crystalline powder. (NTP, 1992)
Functions
Hydrotrope
Surfactant Hydrotrope
Locks In Moisture
Improves ingredient solubility
Traditional Use
A synthetic aromatic sulfonate developed in the 20th century for use as a solubilizing agent and surfactant in cosmetics. It has no traditional use history and was created specifically for modern cosmetic chemistry applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR