SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE

CAS No.: 1300-72-7
EC No.: 215-090-9

Synonyms:
SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; Naxonate; UNII-2OYF82G7KK; Sodium O-xylene-4-sulfonate; 827-93-0; 3,4-Xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; sodium 3,4-dimethylbenzene-1-sulfonate; 2OYF82G7KK; NCGC00090714-01; DSSTox_CID_6302; DSSTox_RID_78092; DSSTox_GSID_26302; CAS-1300-72-7; sodium 3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonate; sodium xylene sulpho-nate; C8H9O3S.Na; sodium 4-o-xylene sulfonate; SCHEMBL3389356; CHEMBL1559841; BENZENESULFONIC ACID, 3,4-DIMETHYL-, SODIUM SALT; DTXSID70274034; Tox21_111000; Tox21_202016; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; Tox21_300072; AKOS015897610; dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt; NCGC00254086-01; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; 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sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; benzenesulfonic acid, 3,4-dimethyl-, sodium salt; benzenesulfonic acid, 3,4-dimethyl-, sodium salt (1:1); benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt; conco SXS; cyclophil SXS30; dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; 3,4- dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; eltesol SX 30; naxonate G; richonate SXS; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; sodium 3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonate; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodium xylenesulphonate; sodium;3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonate; stepanate X; surco SXS; ultrawet 40SX; xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; Dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; Pentosan polysulfate sodium; Sodium xylenesulfonate; Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt; Caswell No. 799A; CCRIS 4893; Conco SXS; Cyclophil sxs30; EC 215-090-9; EINECS 215-090-9; Eltesol SX 30; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079019; HSDB 776; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; Hydrotrope; Naxonate; Naxonate G; NCI-C55403; Richonate SXS; Sodium dimethylbenzenesulfonate; Sodium xylenesulfonate; Stepanate X; Surco SXS; Ultrawet 40SX; UNII-G4LZF950UR; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; Xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt; Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt (1:1); Sodium xylenesulphonate; Xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; Sodium xylenesulfonate; Xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; Naxonate; UNII-2OYF82G7KK; Sodium O-xylene-4-sulfonate; 827-93-0; 3,4-Xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; sodium 3,4-dimethylbenzene-1-sulfonate; 2OYF82G7KK; NCGC00090714-01; DSSTox_CID_6302; DSSTox_RID_78092; DSSTox_GSID_26302; CAS-1300-72-7; sodium 3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonate; sodium xylene sulpho-nate; C8H9O3S.Na; sodium 4-o-xylene sulfonate; SCHEMBL3389356; CHEMBL1559841; BENZENESULFONIC ACID, 3,4-DIMETHYL-, SODIUM SALT; DTXSID70274034; Tox21_111000; Tox21_202016; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; Tox21_300072; AKOS015897610; dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt; NCGC00254086-01; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; NCGC00259565-01; AS-13980; xylenesulfonicacidsodiumsalt,mixtureofisomers; 3,4-Dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt; EC 215-090-9; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; A806015; J-005743; J-520368; Q27255282; Sodium xylenesulfonate, technical, mixture of isomers; Z2740003284; UNII-G4LZF950UR component QUCDWLYKDRVKMI-UHFFFAOYSA-M; NAXOLATE 4LS; NAXONATE 4L; NAXONATE 5L; NAXONATE SX; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium dimethylbenzenesulfonate; SXS; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; benzenesulfonicacid,dimethyl,sodiumsalt; SXS; concosxs; naxonate; surcosxs; naxonateg; hydrotrope; nci-c55403; stepanatex; NAXONATE SX; NAXONATE 5L; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; benzenesulfonic acid, 3,4-dimethyl-, sodium salt; benzenesulfonic acid, 3,4-dimethyl-, sodium salt (1:1); benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt; conco SXS; cyclophil SXS30; dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; 3,4- dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; eltesol SX 30; naxonate G; richonate SXS; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; sodium 3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonate; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodium xylenesulphonate; sodium;3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonate; stepanate X; surco SXS; ultrawet 40SX; xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; Dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; Pentosan polysulfate sodium; Sodium xylenesulfonate; Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt; Caswell No. 799A; CCRIS 4893; Conco SXS; Cyclophil sxs30; EC 215-090-9; EINECS 215-090-9; Eltesol SX 30; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079019; HSDB 776; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; Hydrotrope; Naxonate; Naxonate G; NCI-C55403; Richonate SXS; Sodium dimethylbenzenesulfonate; Sodium xylenesulfonate; Stepanate X; Surco SXS; Ultrawet 40SX; UNII-G4LZF950UR; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT; Xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt; Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, sodium salt (1:1); Sodium xylenesulphonate; Xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; Sodium xylenesulfonate; Xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE; sodium xylenesulfonate; sodyum ksilensülfonat; SODYUM KSİLENSÜLFONAT

SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE

Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Messages
Overview(active tab)
Safety
Resources

What Is It?
Ammonium Cumenesulfonate, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Calcium Xylenesulfonate, Potassium Cumenesulfonate, Potassium Toluenesulfonate, Potassium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Sodium Toluenesulfonate, and Sodium Xylenesulfonate are cleansing agents. The Xylenesulfonates and Toluenesulfonates are made from Xylenesulfonic Acid and Toluenesulfonic Acid.

Among these ingredients, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate and Sodium Xylenesulfonate are most likely to be found cosmetics and personal care products including shampoos, hair conditioners, soaps and detergents, and bath products.

Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
These ingredients all function as surfactants - hydrotropes.

Scientific Facts: 
Sodium Xylenesulfonate and the related ingredients increase the ability of water to dissolve other molecules. This helps remove dirt from the skin and hair.

Safety Information: 
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permits Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Sodium Toluenesulfonate to be used in sanitizing solutions for food processing equipment and other articles that come into contact with food. Sodium Xylenesulfonate is also permitted for use as an indirect food additive in adhesives and paper and paperboard.

The safety of Xylene Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Cumenesulfonate, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Calcium Xylenesulfonate, Potassium Cumenesulfonate, Potassium Toluenesulfonate, Potassium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Sodium Toluenesulfonate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Toluene Sulfonic Acid has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel.

The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that these ingredients were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating.

More safety Information: 
CIR Safety Review:

Based on the physical and chemical properties of Xylene Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Cumenesulfonate, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Calcium Xylenesulfonate, Potassium Cumenesulfonate, Potassium Toluenesulfonate, Potassium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Sodium Toluenesulfonate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Toluene Sulfonic Acid the CIR Expert Panel considered that absorption of these ingredients following dermal exposure would be limited.

The CIR Expert Panel also reviewed data indicating that these ingredients were not genotoxic, carcinogenic or developmental toxicants. At concentrations greater than those used in cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients can cause irritation to the skin. Therefore, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that these ingredients were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating.

FDA: Link to Code of Federal Regulations for Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Sodium Toluenesulfonate

Product Stewardship Summary
Sodium xylenesulfonate
General Statement
Sodium xylenesulfonate is a hydrotrope, an organic compound that increases the ability of water to dissolve other
molecules. Sodium xylenesulfonate is a low hazard material and risk of adverse health effects associated with both
occupational and consumer use of this chemical is anticipated to be low.
Chemical Identity
Name: Sodium xylenesulfonate
Brand Names: Not applicable
Chemical name (IUPAC): Sodium dimethylbenzenesulfonate
CAS number(s): 1300-72-7
EC number: 215-090-9
Molecular formula: C8H9NaO3S
Structure:
Uses and Applications
Sodium xylenesulfonate is used in liquid household detergents and shampoos, in degreasing compounds and printing
pastes used in the textile industry. It is also a surfactant found in personal care products, primarily in shampoos, because of
its ability to serve as a claritant or wetting agent that helps a formula spread more easily. Sodium xylenesulfonate is also
used to extract pentosans and lignin in the paper industry, and as a glue additive in the leather industry.

Exposure, Hazard and Safety Assessment
The following section describes possible exposure scenarios and hazards associated with Sodium xylenesulfonate. The
exposure assessment describes both the amount of and the frequency with which a chemical substance reaches a person,
a population of people, or the environment. Hazard refers to the inherent properties of a substance that make it capable of
causing harm to human health or the environment. The safety assessment reports the possibility of a harmful event arising
from exposure to a chemical or physical agent under specific conditions. Just because a substance may possess
potentially harmful properties does not mean that it automatically poses a risk. It is not possible to make that determination
without understanding the exposure.
Human Health Effects
Human Exposure Assessment
Consumer: Sodium xylenesulfonate is used in liquid household detergents and shampoos. Therefore, consumer oral
and dermal exposures could occur when using products that contain Sodium xylenesulfonate in the product
formulations.
Worker: In industrial settings, Sodium xylenesulfonate is manufactured and handled in closed processes as much as
possible, which ensures that worker exposure is minimized. When there is potential for exposure, during loading,
unloading, sampling or during maintenance operations, exposure to Sodium xylenesulfonate can be further minimized
by the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Human Hazard Assessment
Sodium xylenesulfonate is low for both acute and repeat dose toxicity. It can cause eye irritation but is not anticipated to
result in skin irritation or sensitization. Sodium xylenesulfonate is not associated with reproductive toxicity,
genotoxicity/mutagenicity or carcinogenicity.

Human Health Safety Assessment
Consumer: Sodium xylenesulfonate is used in liquid household detergents and shampoos. Risk to human health
following exposure is unlikely due to the low toxicity of this material. Direct contact with the eyes should be avoided.
Worker: In industrial settings, Sodium xylenesulfonate is manufactured and handled primarily in closed processes
which limit exposure. Based on good manufacturing processes and industrial hygiene, the occupational health risk
associated with Sodium xylenesulfonate is low.
Environmental Effects
Environmental Exposures
Sodium xylenesulfonate is anticipated to be readily biodegradable and has low potential for bioaccumulation.
Volatilization from water surfaces is not expected.
Environmental Hazard Assessment
Effect Assessment Result
Aquatic Toxicity Low toxicity to aquatic organisms.
Fate and behavior Result
Biodegradation Readily biodegradable, based on similar chemicals.
Bioaccumulation potential Not potentially bioaccumulative (log Kow = -3.12).
PBT / vPvB conclusion Not considered to be either PBT or vPvB.
Environmental Safety Assessment
Based on the available data, Sodium xylenesulfonate is of low toxicity to aquatic organisms. It is readily biodegradable and
has a low potential for bioaccumulation. Therefore, minor releases into the aquatic environment are not anticipated to result
in adverse effects.
Risk Management Recommendations
Exposure to Sodium xylenesulfonate in the workplace can be controlled by sufficient ventilation, proper handling and
storage techniques, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment as recommended in the SDS.
A selection of occupational exposure limits are provided, below.
• No occupational exposure limit identified.
Regulatory Agency Review
Sodium xylenesulfonate is on the following lists:

Conclusion
Sodium xylenesulfonate is used in liquid household detergents and shampoos, in degreasing compounds and printing
pastes used in the textile industry in agents used to extract pentosans and lignin in the paper industry, and as a glue
additive in the leather industry. When handled responsibly, the potential for eye irritation can be minimized, allowing
consumers and workers to use materials containing Sodium xylenesulfonate safely.

Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Messages
Overview(active tab)
Safety
Resources

What Is It?
Ammonium Cumenesulfonate, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Calcium Xylenesulfonate, Potassium Cumenesulfonate, Potassium Toluenesulfonate, Potassium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Sodium Toluenesulfonate, and Sodium Xylenesulfonate are cleansing agents. The Xylenesulfonates and Toluenesulfonates are made from Xylenesulfonic Acid and Toluenesulfonic Acid.

Among these ingredients, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate and Sodium Xylenesulfonate are most likely to be found cosmetics and personal care products including shampoos, hair conditioners, soaps and detergents, and bath products.

Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
These ingredients all function as surfactants - hydrotropes.

Scientific Facts: 
Sodium Xylenesulfonate and the related ingredients increase the ability of water to dissolve other molecules. This helps remove dirt from the skin and hair.

Safety Information: 
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permits Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Sodium Toluenesulfonate to be used in sanitizing solutions for food processing equipment and other articles that come into contact with food. Sodium Xylenesulfonate is also permitted for use as an indirect food additive in adhesives and paper and paperboard.

The safety of Xylene Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Cumenesulfonate, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Calcium Xylenesulfonate, Potassium Cumenesulfonate, Potassium Toluenesulfonate, Potassium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Sodium Toluenesulfonate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Toluene Sulfonic Acid has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel.

The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that these ingredients were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating.

More safety Information: 
CIR Safety Review:

Based on the physical and chemical properties of Xylene Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Cumenesulfonate, Ammonium Xylenesulfonate, Calcium Xylenesulfonate, Potassium Cumenesulfonate, Potassium Toluenesulfonate, Potassium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Cumenesulfonate, Sodium Toluenesulfonate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Toluene Sulfonic Acid the CIR Expert Panel considered that absorption of these ingredients following dermal exposure would be limited.

The CIR Expert Panel also reviewed data indicating that these ingredients were not genotoxic, carcinogenic or developmental toxicants. At concentrations greater than those used in cosmetics and personal care products, these ingredients can cause irritation to the skin. Therefore, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that these ingredients were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating.

FDA: Link to Code of Federal Regulations for Sodium Xylenesulfonate and Sodium Toluenesulfonate

Product Stewardship Summary
Sodium xylenesulfonate
General Statement
Sodium xylenesulfonate is a hydrotrope, an organic compound that increases the ability of water to dissolve other
molecules. Sodium xylenesulfonate is a low hazard material and risk of adverse health effects associated with both
occupational and consumer use of this chemical is anticipated to be low.
Chemical Identity
Name: Sodium xylenesulfonate
Brand Names: Not applicable
Chemical name (IUPAC): Sodium dimethylbenzenesulfonate
CAS number(s): 1300-72-7
EC number: 215-090-9
Molecular formula: C8H9NaO3S
Structure:
Uses and Applications
Sodium xylenesulfonate is used in liquid household detergents and shampoos, in degreasing compounds and printing
pastes used in the textile industry. It is also a surfactant found in personal care products, primarily in shampoos, because of
its ability to serve as a claritant or wetting agent that helps a formula spread more easily. Sodium xylenesulfonate is also
used to extract pentosans and lignin in the paper industry, and as a glue additive in the leather industry.

Exposure, Hazard and Safety Assessment
The following section describes possible exposure scenarios and hazards associated with Sodium xylenesulfonate. The
exposure assessment describes both the amount of and the frequency with which a chemical substance reaches a person,
a population of people, or the environment. Hazard refers to the inherent properties of a substance that make it capable of
causing harm to human health or the environment. The safety assessment reports the possibility of a harmful event arising
from exposure to a chemical or physical agent under specific conditions. Just because a substance may possess
potentially harmful properties does not mean that it automatically poses a risk. It is not possible to make that determination
without understanding the exposure.
Human Health Effects
Human Exposure Assessment
Consumer: Sodium xylenesulfonate is used in liquid household detergents and shampoos. Therefore, consumer oral
and dermal exposures could occur when using products that contain Sodium xylenesulfonate in the product
formulations.
Worker: In industrial settings, Sodium xylenesulfonate is manufactured and handled in closed processes as much as
possible, which ensures that worker exposure is minimized. When there is potential for exposure, during loading,
unloading, sampling or during maintenance operations, exposure to Sodium xylenesulfonate can be further minimized
by the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Human Hazard Assessment
Sodium xylenesulfonate is low for both acute and repeat dose toxicity. It can cause eye irritation but is not anticipated to
result in skin irritation or sensitization. Sodium xylenesulfonate is not associated with reproductive toxicity,
genotoxicity/mutagenicity or carcinogenicity.

Human Health Safety Assessment
Consumer: Sodium xylenesulfonate is used in liquid household detergents and shampoos. Risk to human health
following exposure is unlikely due to the low toxicity of this material. Direct contact with the eyes should be avoided.
Worker: In industrial settings, Sodium xylenesulfonate is manufactured and handled primarily in closed processes
which limit exposure. Based on good manufacturing processes and industrial hygiene, the occupational health risk
associated with Sodium xylenesulfonate is low.
Environmental Effects
Environmental Exposures
Sodium xylenesulfonate is anticipated to be readily biodegradable and has low potential for bioaccumulation.
Volatilization from water surfaces is not expected.
Environmental Hazard Assessment
Effect Assessment Result
Aquatic Toxicity Low toxicity to aquatic organisms.
Fate and behavior Result
Biodegradation Readily biodegradable, based on similar chemicals.
Bioaccumulation potential Not potentially bioaccumulative (log Kow = -3.12).
PBT / vPvB conclusion Not considered to be either PBT or vPvB.
Environmental Safety Assessment
Based on the available data, Sodium xylenesulfonate is of low toxicity to aquatic organisms. It is readily biodegradable and
has a low potential for bioaccumulation. Therefore, minor releases into the aquatic environment are not anticipated to result
in adverse effects.
Risk Management Recommendations
Exposure to Sodium xylenesulfonate in the workplace can be controlled by sufficient ventilation, proper handling and
storage techniques, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment as recommended in the SDS.
A selection of occupational exposure limits are provided, below.
• No occupational exposure limit identified.
Regulatory Agency Review
Sodium xylenesulfonate is on the following lists:

Conclusion
Sodium xylenesulfonate is used in liquid household detergents and shampoos, in degreasing compounds and printing
pastes used in the textile industry in agents used to extract pentosans and lignin in the paper industry, and as a glue
additive in the leather industry. When handled responsibly, the potential for eye irritation can be minimized, allowing
consumers and workers to use materials containing Sodium xylenesulfonate safely.