Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

INCI: AMMONIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

CAS Number
1331-61-9
Function
Cleansing, foaming, surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FDA permits alkylbenzenesulfonate salts as indirect food additives (emulsifiers/surface active agents); CIR reviewed dodecylbenzenesulfonate salts

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Relatively strong anionic surfactant with higher irritation potential than milder alternatives; best suited for rinse-off products at controlled concentrations; good biodegradability

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Relatively strong anionic surfactant with higher irritation potential than milder alternatives; best suited for rinse-off products at controlled concentrations; good biodegradability The EU classifies Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1331-61-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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