Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, foaming agent. It is used in 155 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE |
| Function | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 27323-41-7 / 68411-31-4 |
| EC number | 248-406-9 / 270-116-6 |
| Prevalence | 155 products (0.17% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 50 |
Used in
Shampoos 80.6%Conditioners 5.2%Detanglers 1.9%Face Cleansers 1.9%Hair Masks 1.9%Leave-in Conditioners 1.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate do in skincare?
- Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate functions as a cleansing, foaming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (80.6% of its uses).
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