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Is Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid vegan?

Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid

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Dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid is a synthetic anionic surfactant consisting of a sulfonate head group attached to a dodecylbenzene tail. It is widely used as a detergent and cleansing agent in industrial and personal-care formulations.

Also known as 287-494-3, 85536-14-7, DBSA, Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid, LAS
INCI name Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid
CAS number 27176-87-0
EC number 248-289-4
CosIng ID 33729
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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