OriginSynthesized from dodecylbenzene, a petrochemical hydrocarbon derived from petroleum refining and benzene alkylation. Produced by sulfonation of dodecylbenzene using sulfuric acid or oleum, followed by neutralization with potassium hydroxide.
Potassium dodecylbenzenesulphonate
Formula
C18H29KO3S
Mol. Weight
364.60
CAS #
27177-77-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 544)
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