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Surfactant

DISODIUM CETEARYL SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 91697-07-3 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A gentle sulfosuccinate surfactant — cleans and helps emulsify with much less stripping than SLS-type surfactants. A common pick for sensitive-skin cleansers.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant and co-emulsifier
  • Low irritation profile vs SLS
  • Stable foam booster
  • Compatible with sulfate-free systems

Known concerns

  • Primarily a cleansing ingredient
  • Possible mild eye sting in rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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