TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate

INCI: TEA-TRIDECYLBENZENESULFONATE

CAS Number
61886-59-7
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming Agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 2.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Assessed under alkylbenzenesulfonates — safe as used at ≤1%

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk; potential skin/eye irritation above 1%; stronger anionic surfactant than amino acid-based alternatives; patch testing recommended

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk; potential skin/eye irritation above 1%; stronger anionic surfactant than amino acid-based alternatives; patch testing recommended The EU classifies TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?

TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61886-59-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-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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