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DISODIUM C12-14 PARETH-4 SULFOSUCCINATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An anionic surfactant based on ethoxylated sulfosuccinate, used as a cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetic formulations.

Disodium C12-14 Pareth-4 Sulfosuccinate is an ethoxylated sulfosuccinate surfactant. The C12-14 alkyl chain indicates coconut/palm kernel-derived fatty alcohols. Not classified as a skin sensitizer by EU REACH. Generally recognized as safe in rinse-off cosmetic formulations at typical concentrations of 1-10%.

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing agent
  • Good foaming properties
  • Used in mild facial and body cleansers

Known concerns

  • May be irritating to eyes at high concentrations
  • Environmental concern for aquatic toxicity of ethoxylated surfactants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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