Personal care application

Sodium Cumene Sulfonate in Shampoo, Body Wash & Personal Care

In personal-care cleansers, Sodium Cumene Sulfonate (INCI: Sodium Cumenesulfonate) is used as a mild hydrotrope and viscosity modifier. It keeps fragrance-loaded, high-surfactant systems clear and easy to pump — including modern mild and sulfate-free formats.

Quick answer: In shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps, Sodium Cumene Sulfonate clarifies fragrance/oil-loaded surfactant blends, controls viscosity in over-thickened SLES systems for accurate dispensing, and is mild and biodegradable. It is compatible with cationic conditioning polymers in 2-in-1 shampoos and supports sulfate-free formats as a coupling aid. Vasudev Chemo Pharma offers SCS 40% and 90%.

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Roles in personal-care cleansers

  • Clarity — keeps essential oils, fragrances and hydrophobic actives in solution at high surfactant concentration
  • Viscosity control — thins over-thickened SLES/betaine systems for accurate pump/flip-top dispensing
  • Mildness — used at low levels; not the harsh cleansing surfactant, so it suits sensitive-skin positioning
  • Conditioning compatibility — works alongside Polyquaternium-7/-10 and behentrimonium conditioners in 2-in-1 shampoos

A fit for sulfate-free & clean-label

Because SCS is a sulfonate (not a sulfate) and is biodegradable, it can be retained as a coupling agent in products marketed as 'sulfate-free' or 'SLS-free', helping mild APG/betaine/isethionate blends stay clear and pourable. This lets brands keep formulation performance while meeting clean-label positioning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Cumenesulfonate on an ingredient label?+
Sodium Cumenesulfonate is the INCI name for Sodium Cumene Sulfonate. In personal care it functions as a hydrotrope and viscosity-control agent, keeping the product clear and easy to dispense.
Is SCS safe for skin and hair products?+
At the low levels used as a hydrotrope it is considered safe by cosmetic ingredient reviews. It is mild, does not strip natural moisture, and is biodegradable.
Can SCS be used in sulfate-free shampoo?+
Yes. As a sulfonate coupling agent (not a sulfate surfactant), SCS helps sulfate-free surfactant systems stay clear and stable without conflicting with a 'sulfate-free' claim.
Do you offer a cosmetic-grade SCS?+
Yes. Vasudev Chemo Pharma supplies SCS 40% and 90% suitable for personal-care use, with COA and documentation to support cosmetic formulation and regulatory needs.

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Send your grade (40% liquid or 90% powder), quantity, packaging, destination port and incoterm. Vasudev Chemo Pharma — an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer in Gujarat, India — replies within 24 hours with price, lead time, COA/SDS and a free evaluation sample.

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