Is Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid
Also known as: Benzenesulfonic acid, tridecyl-, Conoco SA 697, Acide tridecylbenzenesulfonique, tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid, Tridecylbenzolsulfonsaure (+3 more)
INCI: TRIDECYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID
Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid (CAS 25496-01-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H317, H319, H314) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-tridecylbenzenesulfonic acid
InChIKey
ANZWOARUBDXLMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed (as part of alkylbenzenesulfonates) — safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Benzenesulfonic acid, tridecyl-
Conoco SA 697
Acide tridecylbenzenesulfonique
tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid
Tridecylbenzolsulfonsaure
acido tridecilbencenosulfonico
EC No.: 247-036-5
EINECS 247-036-5
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid allowed in the EU?
Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid do in cosmetics?
Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid functions as: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25496-01-9.
Is Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid used outside cosmetics?
Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid is classified GHS Danger (H302, H315, H317, H319, H314) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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