Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 25155-30-0 / 684

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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium, sulfonates are salts or esters of sulfonic acids (alkanesulfonic acids, alkylsulfuric acids).

Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonates are substances which are used in cosmetic preparations where they act as surfactant (washing-active substance) and emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020