Skip to content

Surfactant

DISODIUM DECYL PHENYL ETHER DISULFONATE

CAS 223239-88-1 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A shorter C10 analogue of the disulfonated phenyl ether surfactant family (CAS 223239-88-1). Effective and reasonably mild cleanser, though shorter chain length can increase skin defatting potential at high use.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective oil and dirt removal
  • Reasonable mildness for an anionic
  • Good wetting properties

Known concerns

  • Limited dedicated safety data
  • Possible eye irritation at high concentrations
  • Slight defatting risk vs longer-chain analogues

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related surfactants

78
ALMONDAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Surfactant
 78
AMMONIUM DINONYL SULFOSUCCINATE
Surfactant
 78
ARGININE LAUROYL GLUTAMATE
Surfactant
 78
BABASSUAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Surfactant
 78
BUTYL GLUCOSIDE
Surfactant
 78
C11-13 PARETH-6
Surfactant
 78
C12-13 ALKETH-3 (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-3)
Surfactant
 78
C12-13 ALKETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID (FORMERLY C12-13 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID)
Surfactant

Check your shelf

Find DISODIUM DECYL PHENYL ETHER DISULFONATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains DISODIUM DECYL PHENYL ETHER DISULFONATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.