Sodium Tridecylbenzenesulfonate

INCI: SODIUM TRIDECYLBENZENESULFONATE

CAS Number
26248-24-8
Function
Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) reviewed by CIR — safe with qualifications

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Environmental persistence concern noted; potential aquatic toxicity; can be irritating at higher concentrations; classified as a potential environmental impact chemical

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Tridecylbenzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Environmental persistence concern noted; potential aquatic toxicity; can be irritating at higher concentrations; classified as a potential environmental impact chemical The EU classifies Sodium Tridecylbenzenesulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Tridecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Tridecylbenzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Tridecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Tridecylbenzenesulfonate functions as: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26248-24-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Tridecylbenzenesulfonate?

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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