Sodium decylbenzenesulfonates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 1322-98-1; Sodium decylbenzenesulphonates

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Sodium" refers to the element sodium, sulfonates are salts or esters of sulfonic acids (alkanesulfonic acids, alkylsulfuric acids).

Sodium decylbenzenesulfonate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance) and emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic preparations as an additive to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer