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Is tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate safe during pregnancy?

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Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients Database — 28,000+ Ingredients Rated
tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate
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Is tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate safe during pregnancy?
No harmonised reproductive classification (ECHA Annex VI) or SCCS/CIR reproductive safety restriction was identified; available regulatory listings (ECHA registration/self-notifications, PubChem, CosIng) do not report H360/H361-level reproductive hazard. Surfactants of the alkylbenzenesulfonate class have no consistent evidence of reproductive/teratogenic effects in the public regulatory literature, so hazard is scored 0. Dermal absorption for an anionic surfactant is low but measurable in topical use, so exposure scored 1. Sources checked: ECHA Annex VI (no harmonised CLP for H360/H361), PubChem, CosIng, ECHA registration records; no CIR or SCCS safety opinion specific to TEA‑dodecylbenzenesulfonate was found.
Is tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate safe while breastfeeding?
Same rationale as pregnancy: no regulatory or peer‑reviewed evidence of reproductive/lactation-specific hazard. Low but measurable dermal absorption suggests low potential for systemic exposure and transfer into breastmilk is not documented; exposure scored 1.
Is tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate safe for baby skin?
No infant‑specific toxicity or developmental effects identified. Because infant skin has higher permeability and higher surface‑area‑to‑body‑weight, the exposure score is increased by +1 relative to adults (adult e=1 → baby e=2). Note that surfactants can cause irritation in very young skin even without systemic reproductive hazard; this assessment addresses reproduction/exposure only.
How does VeriMom score tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate?
VeriMom scores tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate at 93/100 (no known risks) based on EU CosIng status, ECHA hazard classifications, and peer-reviewed PubMed studies. Our scoring pipeline is fully transparent.
What are pregnancy-safe alternatives to tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate?
See our curated list of pregnancy-safe alternatives to tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate based on similar function and a no-known-risks safety band.

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available data and may not reflect all risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before using any product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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