Calcium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

INCI: CALCIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

CAS Number
26264-06-2
Function
Cleansing; Surfactant — cleansing (surface-active agent to clean skin, hair, and/or teeth)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not CIR-reviewed for cosmetic use; FDA has not set specific limits. Used industrially as emulsifier/lubricant component

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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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

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Concern Level: Moderate

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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