Is Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
INCI: SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate (CAS 25155-30-0 (linear); also 68411-30-3 (branched mixture)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
25155-30-0 (linear); also 68411-30-3 (branched mixture)
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Function
Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed and determined safe with qualifications (formulate to minimize irritation)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
fda_food_additive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25155-30-0 (linear); also 68411-30-3 (branched mixture).
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