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Is Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate vegetarian?

Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

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Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is a synthetic anionic surfactant used as a cleansing and foaming agent in detergents and cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Ammonium dodecylbenzenesulphonate
INCI name Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CAS number 15826-16-1
EC number 215-559-8
CosIng ID 31864
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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