Synonym(s)
CAS number: 104-15-4; Toluene-4-sulphonic acid
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"Toluene" refers to toluene as a component of the molecule. Toluene sulfonic acid acts in cosmetic formulations as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application) and as a solubilizer (is able to dissolve or dilute substances without causing chemical reactions between the dissolved substance and the dissolving substance).
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