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Surfactant

DISODIUM PEG-8 PALM GLYCERIDES SULFOSUCCINATE

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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 disodium sulfosuccinate built on PEG-8 palm glycerides — a gentle secondary surfactant used to soften the bite of sulfate cleansers. Mild and effective with usual PEG/palm caveats.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild secondary surfactant
  • Reduces irritation in sulfate systems
  • Builds creamy lather

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from EO step
  • Palm-oil sustainability concerns
  • Slight irritation at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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