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Surfactant

DIAMMONIUM LAURAMIDO-MEA SULFOSUCCINATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A diammonium sulfosuccinate surfactant with a lauramido-MEA tail — milder than classical sulfates but inheriting alkanolamine considerations from its MEA portion. Sparse public data and EU Annex III/62 family link anchor it in Moderate.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild sulfosuccinate surfactant — gentler than sulfates
  • Useful in cleansers and shampoos as a hydrotrope
  • Provides foam and detergency at modest irritation levels

Known concerns

  • MEA (monoethanolamine) component is an alkanolamine — falls under EU Annex III/62 family considerations
  • Diammonium counterions and sulfosuccinate ester chemistry can liberate ammonia or maleate impurities
  • Limited public toxicology dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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