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DEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
AKA “Diethanolamine dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Caswell No. 413D, BAS 089-00E, EINECS 247-784-2, Diethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079015, RefChem:590321, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid diethanolamine salt, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, diethanolamine salt, Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2, 2'-iminodiethanol (1:1)”
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DEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
AKA: Diethanolamine dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Caswell No. 413D, BAS 089-00E, EINECS 247-784-2, Diethanolamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079015, RefChem:590321, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid diethanolamine salt, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, Diethanolamine salt, Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid, Compound with 2, 2'-iminodiethanol (1:1)
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2,2'-iminodiethanol (1:1)
Formula
C22H41NO5S
Mol. Weight
431.60
CAS #
26545-53-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid; Dry Powder
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic anionic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century for industrial and household cleaning products, later adapted for cosmetics. Engineered for strong cleansing action in detergent formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR