Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Moderate skin and eye irritation at high concentrations; potential for dryness with prolonged exposure; environmental concerns (biodegradation of linear alkylbenzene sulfonates is generally acceptable, but branched isomers are persistent).. MIPA salt of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid; strong detergent with excellent grease-cutting; less common in premium personal care due to irritation potential; the MIPA counterion offers improved solubility and handling compared to sodium salts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MIPA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Moderate skin and eye irritation at high concentrations; potential for dryness with prolonged exposure; environmental concerns (biodegradation of linear alkylbenzene sulfonates is generally acceptable, but branched isomers are persistent).. MIPA salt of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid; strong detergent with excellent grease-cutting; less common in premium personal care due to irritation potential; the MIPA counterion offers improved solubility and handling compared to sodium salts. The EU classifies MIPA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MIPA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?
MIPA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MIPA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?
MIPA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing; emulsifying; foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 54590-52-2 / 42504-46-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for MIPA-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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