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Surfactant

AMMONIUM DINONYL SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 27501-55-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A branched-chain sulfosuccinate surfactant — it foams and cleans hair and skin while staying gentler than linear sulfates. Generally mild but slightly more irritating than the sodium version.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing and foaming
  • Lower irritation than linear sulfates
  • Co-surfactant in mild formulations

Known concerns

  • Possible mild eye/skin irritation
  • Limited stand-alone safety data
  • Ammonium ion slightly less skin-friendly than sodium

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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