Safety & compliance

Is Sodium Cumene Sulfonate Safe & Biodegradable?

Buyers and brand owners increasingly ask about the safety and environmental profile of every ingredient. Here is a clear, sourced summary of the hazard classification, handling and regulatory status of Sodium Cumene Sulfonate in its 40% and 90% grades.

Quick answer: Sodium Cumene Sulfonate is regarded as low-hazard at in-use concentrations and is readily biodegradable. Regulatory reviews (EPA, ECHA, CIR) treat it as non-hazardous and non-bioaccumulative for its intended uses; concentrated grades carry a GHS07 'Warning' for skin/eye irritation, so use normal PPE. It is listed on major inventories (TSCA, REACH pre-registration, DSL, AICS, IECSC, KECI).

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Hazard classification & handling

  • GHS: Skin Irritation Cat 2 (H315), Eye Irritation Cat 2A (H319); pictogram GHS07; signal word 'Warning'
  • In finished consumer products SCS is used at low levels and is considered safe for normal use
  • Handle concentrates with gloves and eye protection; avoid dust when handling the 90% powder
  • Not classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or bioaccumulative for its intended uses

Environmental profile

Sodium Cumene Sulfonate is readily biodegradable and breaks down in wastewater treatment without persisting or bioaccumulating, which is why it is favoured in eco-label and clean-label formulations. It does not add halogenated content (no AOX contribution) and is compatible with responsible wastewater handling.

Regulatory inventory status

RegionStatus
USA (TSCA)Listed on the TSCA Inventory
EU (REACH)Pre-registered; registration documentation on request
Canada (DSL)Listed
Australia (AICS)Listed
China (IECSC)Listed
Korea (KECI/K-REACH)Listed / pre-registered

Vasudev Chemo Pharma provides SDS, COA and inventory-status confirmation to support your regulatory and clean-label documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cumene Sulfonate toxic?+
It is classified as low-hazard/non-toxic at in-use levels and is not carcinogenic, mutagenic or bioaccumulative. Concentrated grades can cause mild skin/eye irritation (GHS07), so wear appropriate PPE when handling.
Is SCS biodegradable?+
Yes — it is readily biodegradable and does not persist in the environment, making it suitable for eco-friendly and sustainable product formulations.
Is it safe in cosmetics and shampoos?+
Yes, at the low levels used as a hydrotrope. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review and other bodies consider it safe for use in rinse-off and leave-on personal-care products within normal concentrations.
Do you provide SDS and regulatory documentation?+
Yes. Each shipment includes a COA; SDS/TDS and inventory-status confirmation (TSCA, REACH, etc.) are provided on request from our ISO 9001:2015 facility in Gujarat, India.

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