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INCI name

SODIUM SULFATE

Sodium sulfate

BulkingViscosity controllingreviewed

A salt that adjusts the thickness of cleansers.

What it is

Sodium sulfate is an inorganic salt. It often comes from the manufacture of sulfate surfactants and is also added to adjust viscosity. It is not a surfactant and does not foam.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, shower gels, bath salts and powder products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Despite the similar name, it is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate.

Functions

Bulking
Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (489)

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