Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

DEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

INCI: DEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely specified for DEA salt; part of the dodecylbenzenesulfonate family evaluated by CIR (e.g., TEA‑DDBS, sodium DDBS).
Function
Anionic surfactant for bath products, shampoos, cleansing products, and hair conditioners, improving wetting and detergency
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as cosmetic ingredient if safe; CIR concluded that sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, TEA-DDBS, and related salts are safe in cosmetic formulations when formulated to minimize irritation; DEA-containing versions must follow DEA guidance

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

DEA-containing surfactant restricted in EU due to nitrosamine formation risk; permitted in US with formulation controls to minimize irritancy; CIR assessed related salts as safe when properly formulated

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?

DEA-containing surfactant restricted in EU due to nitrosamine formation risk; permitted in US with formulation controls to minimize irritancy; CIR assessed related salts as safe when properly formulated The EU classifies DEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is DEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?

DEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does DEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?

DEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate functions as: Anionic surfactant for bath products, shampoos, cleansing products, and hair conditioners, improving wetting and detergency. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely specified for DEA salt; part of the dodecylbenzenesulfonate family evaluated by CIR (e.g., TEA‑DDBS, sodium DDBS)..

What is the Margin of Safety for DEA-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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