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Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

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 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
46 products contain Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
8.0
Bathroom Cleaners
6 products contain Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
7.1
Dish Soaps
4 products contain Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
6.7
Floor Cleaners
3 products contain Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
6.8
Laundry Additives
1 product contain Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
6.9

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
7.3
Persil · Laundry Detergents
Persil Discs Original
6.4
Woolite · Laundry Detergents
Woolite Delicates Liquid
6.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power PODs 2-in-1 Laundry Detergent Pods with Downy Soft Boosters, 9 Count, Lasting Freshness with April Fresh Scent
7.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI Power PODS with Odor Eliminators Laundry Detergent Pacs, 18 Count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
7.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Original 3-in-1
6.5
Gain · Laundry Detergents
Gain Flings PODS Original
5.1
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
7.6
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Liquid Laundry Detergent, Refreshing Breeze, 1.09 L, 24 loads
7.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Coldwater Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent, 887 mL, 21 Loads, Laundry Detergent Liquid Formulated for Cold Water
8.0
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty 10x Free Liquid Laundry Detergent, Unscented, 59 loads, 84 oz, HE Compatible
8.0
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Zero Liquid Laundry Detergent, Soft Lavender Scent, 3.4 L, CleanScent Technology
7.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Odor Rescue Liquid Laundry Detergent, Fresh Linen, 3.4 L 74 loads
7.4
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original Scent, 1.09 L, 24 loads, HE Compatible
7.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Liquid Laundry Detergent, Free & Sensitive, 1.09 L, 24 Loads
7.8
Cheer · Laundry Detergents
Cheer HE Liquid Original
7.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI with Odor Eliminators Liquid Laundry Detergent, 69 oz., For Visible and Invisible Dirt
7.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI PODS
6.5
Nellie's · Dish Soaps
Dish Butter Refill 2 Pack
6.5
Persil · Laundry Detergents
Persil ProClean Original Liquid
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
7.2
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Nature Fresh InspirationsTM Cotton Lilac
6.4
Mr. Clean · Floor Cleaners
Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Cleaner Original
6.8
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® BATHROOM CLEANER - Bathroom Foam Cleaner - Summer Fresh®
6.6
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS with Downy, Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, April Fresh, 43 count
7.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Power PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow, 25 count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
7.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide 4-n-1 Ultra Oxi PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, 23 Count, HE Compatible, Built in Pre-treater for Stains
7.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent, 89 loads, 4.08 L, HE Compatible
7.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Spring & Renewal HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L 24 loads
7.4
Purex · Laundry Detergents
Purex Free & Clear Liquid
6.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Spring Meadow Scent, 20 count
7.2
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Bleach
6.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, Clean Breeze, 96 loads, 138 fl oz, HE Compatible
7.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Zero Liquid Laundry Detergent, Soft Citrus Scent, 115 oz, 80 lds, CleanScent Technology
7.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 17 loads, 739 ml, 6 count
7.4
Nellie's · Dish Soaps
Dish Butter
6.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Free & Gentle Liquid
6.9
Nellie's · Dish Soaps
Dish Stick Refill 5 Pack
6.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Botanical Rain HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L, 24 loads
7.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power PODS Plus Ultra OXI White and Bright Laundry Detergent Pacs, 18 Count, Advanced Stain Removal and Whitening Power
7.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Original Liquid Detergent
6.4
Tide · Laundry Additives
Tide Boost In-Wash Booster
6.9
Nellie's · Dish Soaps
Dish Stick
6.7
Persil · Laundry Detergents
Persil ProClean Original
7.0
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Free & Gentle
7.1
Mr. Clean · Floor Cleaners
Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Cleaner
6.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent, Daybreak Fresh, 25 loads, 1.09 L
7.4
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
LYSOL® AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL CLEANER - Nature Fresh InspirationsTM Crystal Waters
7.1
Lysol · Bathroom Cleaners
Lysol Power Bathroom Cleaner
6.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide PODS Free & Gentle
6.6
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent, Berry Blossom, 89 loads 3.78 L
7.5
Comet · Bathroom Cleaners
Comet Powder Cleanser with Bleach
3.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Liquid Laundry Detergent, Spring Meadow, 24 Loads, 1.09 L, HE Compatible
7.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Stain Release Liquid Laundry Detergent, Original, 36 loads, 2.04 L, HE Compatible
7.5
Fabuloso · Floor Cleaners
Fabuloso Lavender Multi-Purpose Cleaner
6.7
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Original Liquid
6.6
Gain · Laundry Detergents
Gain Original Liquid Detergent
5.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Bleach Alternative Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent, 2.72 L, 59 loads
7.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Sport Odor Defense HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 2.72 L, 59 loads
7.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs with Febreze Sport, 18 Count, Febreze Freshness with Sport Odor Defense
7.2

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.