Surfactant
DISODIUM C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-3 SULFOSUCCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An ethoxylated sulfosuccinate surfactant — mild in rinse-off cleansers. Usefully gentle; ethoxylate purity caveat keeps it out of green tier.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild cleansing
- Foam booster
- Surfactant softener
Known concerns
- 1,4-dioxane purity caveat
- Mild eye irritation
- Thin sub-series dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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