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SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

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cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface cleaner, unknown/other cleaner, glass/window cleaner, bathroom, general cleaner, toilet bowl drain opener, clog remover deodorizer, toilet dish detergent or soap, baby bottle dish detergent or soap, dish washer dish detergent or soap, hand cleaner, carpet stain prevention/treatment, carpet cleaner, floor cleaner, degreaser, heavy duty bleach, oxygen bleach, unknown laundry additive laundry additive, stain remover laundry detergent laundry detergent, delicate/hand-wash laundry detergent, he/high efficiency laundry detergent, with fabric softener laundry detergent, with fabric softener, he/high efficiency cleaner, toy cleaner, disinfectant laundry detergent pods, powder products for babies cleaner, professional laundry detergent, cold water

SYNONYMS

UNII-2855754K9T, SODIUM;2-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, SODIUM 2-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, 58517-33-2, 60328-33-8, 71244-85-4, 68445-25-0, 52624-37-0, 82785-43-1, 82028-94-2

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Asthma / Respiratory
SOME

Skin Allergies & Irritation
SOME

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of chronic aquatic toxicity; acute aquatic toxicity; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high chronic toxicity to aquatic life	some	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is not anaerobically degradable.	some	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has high acute toxicity to aquatic life	some	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Harmful if swallowed Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Harmful in contact with skin Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
NTP Toxcast scored 2.5-3.5	some	National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
Causes skin irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes serious eye damage Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
causes serious eye irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel concludes this substance is safe for use when formulated to be non-irritating.	some	Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): CIR Assessments
This chemical has been verified to be of low concern in cleaning products based on experimental and modeled data as assessed by the EPA.	low	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Safer Chemical Ingredients List (2018-02-28)
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database