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Surfactant

DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 39354-45-5 / 40754-59-4 / 42016-08-0 / 58450-52-5 / 68815-56-5 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A very mild anionic surfactant — cleans gently without stripping. Often used in baby and sensitive-skin cleansers as a milder SLS alternative; grade purity matters for trace dioxane.

Skin benefits

  • Very mild anionic surfactant
  • Cleans without stripping
  • Used in baby and sensitive-skin cleansers
  • Reduces irritation of co-surfactants

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane impurity in lower grades
  • Foam quality lower than SLS

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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