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Surfactant

DICAPRYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 23524-64-3 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A mild sulfosuccinate cleanser used in gentle face washes and baby products. Less harsh than SLS and well tolerated at typical levels.

Function

CLEANSINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Gentle cleansing
  • Low ocular irritation vs SLS

Known concerns

  • Sulfosuccinates can be drying with overuse
  • Sparse public GHS profile for this isomer
  • Ester-bond hydrolysis under heat

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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