Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
INCI: POTASSIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Severely irritating to rabbit skin at 15% with H317 skin sensitizer classification. Must formulate at concentrations that ensure non-irritancy with rinse-off applications strongly preferred. Eye damage potential (H318) — avoid eye-area products. Not genotoxic or carcinogenic per CIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Severely irritating to rabbit skin at 15% with H317 skin sensitizer classification. Must formulate at concentrations that ensure non-irritancy with rinse-off applications strongly preferred. Eye damage potential (H318) — avoid eye-area products. Not genotoxic or carcinogenic per CIR. The EU classifies Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27177-77-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium 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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