Surfactant

Sodium Isethionate

INCI: SODIUM ISETHIONATE
CAS 1562-00-1 EC 216-343-6
Sodium 2-hydroxyethanesulphonate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant precursor; used in bath soaps/detergents (the sodium salt of 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Sodium 2-hydroxyethanesulphonate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
1562-00-1
EC Number
216-343-6
INCI
SODIUM ISETHIONATE
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026