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Surfactant

TEA-TRIDECYLBENZENESULFONATE

CAS 61886-59-7 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A triethanolamine salt of tridecylbenzene sulfonic acid — a strong anionic cleanser. Carries TEA-related nitrosamine risk and irritation potential; use-with-awareness rather than gentle daily cleansing.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cleansing
  • Hard-water tolerance
  • Stable foaming

Known concerns

  • TEA nitrosamine formation potential
  • Possible skin and eye irritation
  • Alkylbenzenesulfonate environmental persistence
  • EU restrictions on TEA

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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