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Surfactant

DISODIUM LANETH-5 SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 68890-92-6 Updated
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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 sulfosuccinate of ethoxylated lanolin alcohol — one of the milder foaming surfactants, often chosen for baby washes and sensitive-skin cleansers. Lanolin sensitization is the rare-but-real caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Very mild sulfosuccinate foaming surfactant
  • Suitable for baby and sensitive-skin cleansers
  • Good lather with low irritation

Known concerns

  • Lanolin-derived — possible minority sensitization
  • PEG-5 ethoxylation needs dioxane-controlled grades

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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