Surfactant
DISODIUM C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-12 SULFOSUCCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A higher-ethoxylated cousin of common sulfosuccinate cleansers. The extra ethoxylation boosts solubility but raises the chance of trace 1,4-dioxane — quality control matters here.
Function
Skin benefits
- Higher water solubility than lower-EO analogs
- Adequate cleansing and foam in shampoos
- Anionic surfactant with sulfosuccinate mildness profile
Known concerns
- More EO units increase 1,4-dioxane impurity risk
- Mild eye and skin irritation at high concentrations
- Not readily biodegradable
- Requires dioxane stripping for purity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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