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Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate in Cleaning Products

A powerful laundry surfactant. Irritating in concentrate.

Also known as: mea-las, sodium and mea c10-16 alkylbenzenesulfonate, linear alkylbenzene sulfonate, sodium (c10-16) alkyl benzenesulfonate, labs, mea c10-16 alkylbenzenesulfonate, sodium c10-16 alkylbenzenesulfonate, sodium c10-16 alkylbenzene sulfonate

Puppy Safety
6.0
Adult Dog Safety
7.0
Paw Safety
6.0
Respiratory Safety
8.0
Licking Risk
6.0
Environmental
6.0
Ingredient Transparency
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Cleaning Performance
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What should dog owners know about Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate?

Clean Wise evaluates Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate by the published ingredient reference and its dog-exposure sub-scores. Those scores help describe expected concern around paws, licking, breathing and age groups; they do not make a universal “safe” or “unsafe” claim for every concentration, product or use.

What this means for your dog

Plain-language read of the sub-scores above.

  • Around puppiesUse with normal caution around puppies — follow label directions and keep them out of the room during use.
  • Around pawsRinse or wipe surfaces and let them dry fully before your dog walks on them.
  • If lickedKeep dogs off freshly cleaned surfaces until dry, and store the bottle out of reach.
  • In the airLow expected respiratory impact at label-use levels.

Why brands use it

surfactant

Found in these product types

Laundry Detergents
49 products contain Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
8.3
Floor Cleaners
3 products contain Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
1.6
Bathroom Cleaners
3 products contain Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
3.7

Products containing Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra White Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.0 L, 24 Loads, Laundry Detergent Liquid for Bright Whites and Colours
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow Scent, 20 count
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, Clean Breeze, 96 loads, 138 fl oz, HE Compatible
8.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 17 loads, 739 ml, 6 count
3.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power PODs 2-in-1 Laundry Detergent Pods with Downy Soft Boosters, 9 Count, Lasting Freshness with April Fresh Scent
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI Power PODS with Odor Eliminators Laundry Detergent Pacs, 18 Count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Liquid Laundry Detergent, Refreshing Breeze, 1.09 L, 24 loads
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Coldwater Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent, 887 mL, 21 Loads, Laundry Detergent Liquid Formulated for Cold Water
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power PODs Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty, Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, HE Compatible, 41 Count, Hypoallergenic, Free and Clear of Dyes and Perfumes, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
5.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Zero Liquid Laundry Detergent, Soft Lavender Scent, 3.4 L, CleanScent Technology
3.9
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Odor Rescue Liquid Laundry Detergent, Fresh Linen, 3.4 L 74 loads
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Liquid Laundry Detergent, Free & Sensitive, 1.09 L, 24 Loads
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI with Odor Eliminators Liquid Laundry Detergent, 69 oz., For Visible and Invisible Dirt
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI PODS
2.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply PODS +Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Daybreak Fresh, 32 count
5.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent, 89 loads, 4.08 L, HE Compatible
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Zero Liquid Laundry Detergent, Soft Citrus Scent, 115 oz, 80 lds, CleanScent Technology
3.9
Mr. Clean · Floor Cleaners
Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Cleaner
1.3
Fabuloso · Floor Cleaners
Fabuloso Lavender Multi-Purpose Cleaner
1.6
Woolite · Laundry Detergents
Woolite Delicates Liquid
2.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power PODS Plus Ultra OXI White and Bright Laundry Detergent Pacs, 18 Count, Advanced Stain Removal and Whitening Power
3.8
Persil · Laundry Detergents
Persil ProClean Original Liquid
2.3
Mr. Clean · Floor Cleaners
Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Cleaner Original
1.5
Purex · Laundry Detergents
Purex Free & Clear Liquid
2.3
Persil · Laundry Detergents
Persil ProClean Original
2.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Free & Gentle Liquid
2.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Botanical Rain HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L, 24 loads
3.9
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Bleach
3.7
Gain · Laundry Detergents
Gain Flings PODS Original
4.7
Gain · Laundry Detergents
Gain Original Liquid Detergent
4.1
Cheer · Laundry Detergents
Cheer HE Liquid Original
2.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Original 3-in-1
2.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS and Gentle, Liquid Laundry Detergent Soap Pacs, HE Compatible, 20 Count, Free and Clear of Dyes and Perfumes, Hypoallergenic for Sensitive Skin, Unscented
8.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10x Free Liquid Laundry Detergent, Unscented, 59 loads, 84 oz, HE Compatible
3.9
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent, 1.09 L, 24 loads, HE Compatible
6.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap Pacs, HE Compatible, 20 Count, Powerful 3-in-1 Clean in one Step, Original Scent
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent, Daybreak Fresh, 25 loads, 1.09 L
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent, Berry Blossom, 89 loads 3.78 L
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Power PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Original, 36 count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
6.9
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS with Downy, Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, April Fresh, 43 count
8.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Power PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow, 25 count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
8.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 36 loads, 2.04 L, HE Compatible
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs with Febreze Sport, 18 Count, Febreze Freshness with Sport Odor Defense
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide 4-n-1 Ultra Oxi PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, 23 Count, HE Compatible, Built in Pre-treater for Stains
3.5
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Nature Fresh InspirationsTM Cotton Lilac
3.3
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Nature Fresh InspirationsTM Crystal Waters
3.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Spring & Renewal HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L 24 loads
3.4
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Original Liquid Detergent
2.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Oxi Boost + Febreze Odor Defense Laundry Detergent - Sunny Breeze
8.0
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Free & Gentle
2.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Free & Gentle
2.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Liquid Laundry Detergent, Spring Meadow, 24 Loads, 1.09 L, HE Compatible
7.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Original Liquid
2.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Bleach Alternative Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent, 2.72 L, 59 loads
3.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Sport Odor Defense HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 2.72 L, 59 loads
7.8

CleanWise provides educational information to help dog owners make informed household choices. Scores are based upon ingredient transparency, intended use and currently available information. Individual dogs may have different sensitivities. Always follow manufacturer instructions.