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SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate

SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 25155-30-0
CAS 25155-30-0PubChem CID 23662403

Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate is a white to light yellow flakes, granules or powder. It is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used as a synthetic detergent. CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
sodium 2-dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Molecular formula
C18H29NaO3S
Molecular weight
348.5 g/mol
Exact mass
348.17351024 Da
Topological polar surface area
65.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonateAbeson namDodecyl benzenesulfonic acid, sodium saltSantomerse 3Sulframin 85SDBSSulfapoluSulfuril
16 more reported names
Sulfaril pasteUltrawet KXUltrawet SKBenzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl-, sodium saltSodium laurylbenzenesulfonateRichonate 45BSulframin 40RAUltrawet 60KDetergent HD-90Santomerse No. 1Stepantan DS 40Trepolate F 40Witconate 60 BConco aas-35Conco aas-40Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

INCI name

SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

Description

Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
79473
Imported identity
SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
Source update
26/06/2020
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
CLEANSING
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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