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Is Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate vegetarian?

Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

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Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is the potassium salt of dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, a synthetic anionic surfactant used in cleaning and disinfectant formulations.

Also known as Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulphonate
INCI name Potassium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CAS number 27177-77-1
EC number 248-296-2
CosIng ID 59119
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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