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Is Sodium Toluenesulfonate vegan?

Sodium Toluenesulfonate

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Sodium Toluenesulfonate is the sodium salt of para-toluenesulfonic acid, a white water-soluble synthetic compound produced by neutralizing toluenesulfonic acid with sodium hydroxide, used as a hydrotrope in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as 211-522-5, Sodium toluenesulphonate
INCI name Sodium Toluenesulfonate
CAS number 657-84-1
EC number 235-088-1
CosIng ID 80221
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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