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Surfactant

DISODIUM OLEAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 68479-64-1 / 79702-63-9 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 mild MEA-based sulfosuccinate surfactant used to soften cleansers. Generally low-irritation in rinse-off but the MEA backbone carries a nitrosamine caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Foam boosting
  • Reduces overall irritation in cleansers

Known concerns

  • MEA secondary-amine nitrosamine risk
  • Mild eye irritation
  • Leave-on not recommended

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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