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Surfactant

SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

CAS 25155-30-0 Updated
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A potent anionic detergent (LAS) more typical of household cleaners than skincare. PubChem GHS shows skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Not ideal for leave-on or facial use.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong anionic surfactant for cleansing
  • Effective foam booster
  • Common detergent base

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritation (H315, H319)
  • Respiratory irritation (H335)
  • Drying with repeated use
  • Better suited to industrial cleaners than facial cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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