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Surfactant

DISODIUM COCETH-3 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 coconut-derived cleanser used in baby washes and sensitive cleansers. Gentle on eyes and skin but, like other ethoxylated ingredients, depends on supplier purity to avoid 1,4-dioxane traces.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Low eye-sting
  • Foam booster
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Mild irritation
  • Higher % can sting

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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