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Surfactant

DISODIUM C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-5 SULFOSUCCINATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A milder cleansing surfactant from the sulfosuccinate family. Foams and cleans gently — typically less irritating than classic sulfates, but ethoxylation means dioxane purity matters.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant with good foam
  • Lower irritation than SLS-class surfactants
  • Effective in combination cleansers
  • Works well in syndet bars

Known concerns

  • Mild eye and skin irritation at high concentrations
  • Ethoxylated species can carry trace 1,4-dioxane if not stripped
  • Potential nitrosamine concerns if formulated with secondary amines

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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