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Surfactant

DISODIUM RICINOLEAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 65277-54-5 / 67893-42-9 / 60224-42-2 / 40754-60-7 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A mild sulfosuccinate surfactant from castor oil used to soften harsher cleansers. The ethanolamine portion creates a small nitrosamine concern if formulated with nitrosating agents, otherwise low risk.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Reduces irritation of formula
  • Foam stabilizer

Known concerns

  • MEA-related nitrosamine risk if mis-formulated
  • Trace amine residues
  • Mild eye irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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