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Surfactant

DISODIUM CETYL SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 26838-10-8 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A disodium sulfosuccinate surfactant from cetyl alcohol. Belongs to a family CIR has reviewed as safe in rinse-off; milder than SLS but still anionic, so use limits apply.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Lower irritation than SLS
  • Foam booster in cleansers

Known concerns

  • Anionic surfactant — can dry skin at high %
  • Trace impurities possible from manufacture
  • Limited public CIR review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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