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Surfactant

DISODIUM C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-7 SULFOSUCCINATE

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A mid-range ethoxylated sulfosuccinate cleanser — a balance between solubility and mildness. Comparable safety to other sulfosuccinates; dioxane stripping is the key purity check.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mid-ethoxylation balance of solubility and mildness
  • Good foam booster in syndet cleansers
  • Lower irritation than SLS-class sulfates

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation
  • Mild eye irritation potential
  • Not readily biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related surfactants

Same plant / compound family

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