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Is Potassium Toluenesulfonate vegetarian?

Potassium Toluenesulfonate

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Potassium Toluenesulfonate is the potassium salt of para-toluenesulfonic acid, a synthetic organic compound used as a hydrotrope in cosmetic and cleaning formulations.

Also known as Potassium toluene-4-sulphonate
INCI name Potassium Toluenesulfonate
CAS number 16106-44-8
EC number 240-273-5
CosIng ID 37036
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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