Is Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid vegetarian?

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.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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