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Surfactant

DISODIUM C12-14 SEC-PARETH-12 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 mild ethoxylated sulfosuccinate surfactant with 12 EO units — even gentler and more water-soluble than lower-ethoxylate variants. PEG/pareth purity matters for trace dioxane.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Effective foamer
  • Lower irritation than SLS
  • Higher water-solubility from EO chain

Known concerns

  • PEG/pareth component may carry trace dioxane
  • Possible mild eye irritation
  • Surfactant class with environmental burden

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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