Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Anionic surfactant with inherently unfavourable skin tolerance when viewed alone; mitigated by co-formulation with mild surfactants; primarily industrial use; limited cosmetic-specific safety data; ensure rinse-off use only without dedicated irritation data
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Anionic surfactant with inherently unfavourable skin tolerance when viewed alone; mitigated by co-formulation with mild surfactants; primarily industrial use; limited cosmetic-specific safety data; ensure rinse-off use only without dedicated irritation data The EU classifies Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?
Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?
Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate functions as: Cleansing; Surfactant — cleansing (surface-active agent to clean skin, hair, and/or teeth). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26264-06-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate?
not established 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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