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Dodecane Sulfate
Dodecane sulfate is a surfactant and detergent chemical used primarily in personal care products and cleaning formulations. It is not used as a food ingredient and is considered a synthetic material. Safety concerns include skin and eye irritation upon direct contact and potential inhalation hazards in aerosolized form.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Feb 24, 2026
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Skin irritation, eye irritation, respiratory irritation if inhaled, potential environmental toxicity
Benefits
Effective surfactant and detergent, helps emulsify and remove oils and dirt