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