Surfactant / sulfosuccinate
DISODIUM C12-14 ALKETH-4 SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-14 PARETH-4 SULFOSUCCINATE)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
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About
A mild anionic sulfosuccinate cleansing surfactant based on ethoxylated C12-14 alcohols with four ethylene-oxide units, used in gentle face and body washes as a primary or secondary detergent.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild anionic sulfosuccinate surfactant for gentle cleansing systems
- Higher ethoxylation (4 EO) improves water solubility and mildness vs lower EO variants
- Good foam booster and co-surfactant in face and body washes
- Class reviewed favorably by CIR for rinse-off cosmetic use
Known concerns
- Potential 1,4-dioxane residues from ethoxylation step
- Not ideal for leave-on applications
- Possible mild eye irritation in concentrated cleansers
- No CAS provided in source, exact composition supplier-dependent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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