TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

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
OriginDerived from dodecylbenzene, a petroleum-based hydrocarbon, and the sulfonic acid chemical family. Synthesized by sulfonation of dodecylbenzene followed by neutralization with triethanolamine.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 98)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 98)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR