TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE is a salt associated with alkyl derivatives of benzenesulfonic acid and triethanolamine. Its structure combines a sulfonated part with an alkyl chain containing ten to thirteen carbons, a defining detail of the chemical family listed for this ingredient.
TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE: what it is
TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE is a salt associated with alkyl derivatives of benzenesulfonic acid and triethanolamine. Its structure combines a sulfonated part with an alkyl chain containing ten to thirteen carbons, a defining detail of the chemical family listed for this ingredient.
TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE: what it does in cosmetics
In a formula, it functions as a cleansing surfactant: it helps remove residues during washing and contributes to foam formation. These roles are related because the ingredient acts at the boundary between the mixture and soil while helping disperse the product during use.
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