Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
AKA “Benzenesulfonic acid, ammonium salt (1:1), RefChem:557714, Ammonium lauryl benzene sulfonate, EINECS 215-559-8, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, ammonium salt, Ammonium dodecylbenzenesulphonate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ammonium dodecylbenzenesulfonate
AKA: Benzenesulfonic acid, Ammonium salt (1:1), RefChem:557714, Ammonium lauryl benzene sulfonate, EINECS 215-559-8, Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, Ammonium salt, Ammonium dodecylbenzenesulphonate
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleansing agent that removes dirt and oil while creating a light, airy lather for a refreshing clean.
Formula
C18H33NO3S
Mol. Weight
343.50
CAS #
1331-61-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Created in the mid-20th century as a synthetic anionic surfactant. Designed for industrial and household cleaning applications before limited cosmetic use; no traditional background.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Ammonium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Furfuryltrimethyl ammonium salts
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR