TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

AKA “Witconate Tab, Triethanolamine dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Witconate 60L, Witconate 60T, Witconate 79S, Witconate 5725, Witconate S-1280, Caswell No. 887AA, AI3-26730-X”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

AKA: Witconate Tab, Triethanolamine dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Witconate 60L, Witconate 60T, Witconate 79S, Witconate 5725, Witconate S-1280, Caswell No. 887AA, AI3-26730-X

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 3

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Not Clean

Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)

Formula

C24H45NO6S

Mol. Weight

475.70

CAS #

27323-41-7, 68411-31-4

Form

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

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

Synthesized as an anionic surfactant in the mid-20th century, initially used in detergents. Adopted in cosmetics for its strong cleansing properties, though largely phased out due to environmental concerns.