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Surfactant

DISODIUM PEG-12 DIMETHICONE SULFOSUCCINATE

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A silicone-modified PEG sulfosuccinate surfactant. Mild and conditioning, used in cleansing products for a soft after-feel. Standard PEG-purity caveat applies.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant for body wash
  • Combines silicone smoothness with sulfosuccinate cleansing
  • Less drying than alkyl sulfates

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from PEG block
  • Silicone portion is not biodegradable
  • Limited published toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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