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Surfactant

TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

CAS 27323-41-7 / 68411-31-4
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A triethanolamine-based detergent — strong cleanser. Concerns center on potential nitrosamine formation with TEA and skin/eye irritation; EU limits nitrosamine impurities.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cleanser
  • Good foaming

Known concerns

  • Possible nitrosamine formation
  • Skin/eye irritation
  • Aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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