what is sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate
* A surfactant. * Also known as Sodium Lauryl Phenyl Sulfonate. Functions: Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is comprised of substituted aromatic compounds and used as a surfactant in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, primarily cleansing products such as bath soaps and shampoos. It is considered a linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), or specific classification of surfactant that is known to be especially soluble and effective at low concentrations.