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Surfactant

DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 6001-97-4 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A dihexyl sulfosuccinate ester surfactant that enhances foam and wetting in cleansers. Generally well tolerated in rinse-off products, with the usual mild irritation caveats of the class.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foam boosting
  • Wetting
  • Cleansing

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation potential
  • Possible sensitisation in some individuals
  • Best in rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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