Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 116 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
TEA-dodecylbenzenesulfonate: used to wash skin or hair and make foam.
What it does
Contains Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80634, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Pantene
Pantene Pro V Color Protect
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clear
Perfume Warm Forest Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head and shoulders
Pro expert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Purely Fun Moisturizing 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Repair & Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Shampoo, Paraben-Free
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clear
Scalp Oil Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
clear
shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shampoo conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing anarchy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing Blond Lumière - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Shampooing Classic 2en1 Anti-Pellicullaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Silly Apple 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Smooth + Shine Hemp Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
SpongeBob Jellyfish Splash 3-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Axe
Sport Blast Re-Energising 2-in-1 Body & Hair Shower Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Strength + Restore Avocado Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
suave 2in1
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
suave lemongrass & ginger shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
suave men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Orkla
Sunsilk minerals Coconut Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei 2en1 Shampooing Femme Douceur Huille d’Amande Douce Cheveux Normaux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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