TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Witconate Tab, Triethanolamine dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Witconate 60L, Witconate 60T, Witconate 79S, Witconate 5725, Witconate S-1280, Caswell No. 887AA, AI3-26730-X
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Not Clean
Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Formula
C24H45NO6S
Mol. Weight
475.70
CAS #
27323-41-7, 68411-31-4
Form
Liquid
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
Synthesized as an anionic surfactant in the mid-20th century, initially used in detergents. Adopted in cosmetics for its strong cleansing properties, though largely phased out due to environmental concerns.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR