Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
GHS skin sensitizer Cat. 1; skin corrosion/irritation Cat. 2; serious eye damage Cat. 2A; aquatic toxicity Cat. 2; acid form is harsher than neutralized salt forms (TEA or sodium salts preferred)
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid safe in cosmetics?
GHS skin sensitizer Cat. 1; skin corrosion/irritation Cat. 2; serious eye damage Cat. 2A; aquatic toxicity Cat. 2; acid form is harsher than neutralized salt forms (TEA or sodium salts preferred) The EU classifies Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid allowed in the EU?
Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid do in cosmetics?
Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid functions as: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25496-01-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Tridecylbenzenesulfonic Acid in your formulation.