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Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

p-Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 1-aminopropan-2-ol (1:1)

What does it do?

Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate?

Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. p-Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 1-aminopropan-2-ol (1:1)

Is Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetic products?

Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Mipa-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is 54590-52-2 / 42504-46-1.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010