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Surfactant

DISODIUM LAURYL PHENYL ETHER DISULFONATE

CAS 40795-56-0 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A sulfonate-type anionic surfactant used in industrial cleansing formulas. Effective at foaming but more aggressive on skin than gentler modern surfactants. Best in rinse-off only.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective anionic surfactant
  • Good foaming and cleansing
  • Stable in hard water

Known concerns

  • Can be irritating to eyes and skin in leave-on use
  • Anionic surfactants strip skin lipids
  • Limited public cosmetic safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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