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Surfactant

DODECYLBENZENE SULFONIC ACID

CAS 27176-87-0 / 85536-14-7 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A harsh anionic detergent acid, mostly used in industrial cleaners. Corrosive in concentrate and a known skin/eye irritant; not a typical skin-care ingredient.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Powerful anionic detergent
  • Strong cleansing of oily soils
  • Used at very low levels in cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye corrosive in concentrated form
  • Strong skin irritant
  • Aquatic toxicity concerns
  • More common in industrial detergents than skin care

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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