Synonym(s)
CAS number: 32073-22-6 / 283; Sodium 4-(2-propyl)benzene sulfonates
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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium, "cumene" also refers to cumene or isopropylbenzene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon belonging to the group of C3-benzenes, "sulfonates" are salts/esters of sulfonic acid.
Sodium cumenesulfonates are used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a solubilizer (is able to dissolve or dilute substances without causing chemical reactions between the dissolved substance and the dissolving substance), surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
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