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DISODIUM ISOSTEARAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A mild sulfosuccinate-based cleanser used in shampoos and washes. Gentler than sulfates, but its MEA component can react with nitrosating agents to form trace nitrosamines.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild rinse-off cleanser
  • Good foam in mild surfactant systems
  • Lower irritation than SLS

Known concerns

  • Contains MEA (monoethanolamine) moiety — theoretical nitrosamine risk if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Trace residual MEA possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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