Ammonium Xylenesulfonate
Ammonium Xylenesulfonate is a surfactant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 1 product on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Ammonium xylenesulfonate: used to help oil and water mix and keep ingredients dissolved.
What it does
Contains Ammonium Xylenesulfonate: hydrotrope
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ammonium Xylenesulfonate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ammonium Xylenesulfonate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 31905, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as ammonium xylenesulphonate.
Products that contain Ammonium Xylenesulfonate
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