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Surfactant

DISODIUM STEARAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 85081-55-6
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A mild MEA-sulfosuccinate co-surfactant for foaming cleansers and shampoos. Generally low irritation, but ethanolamine-derived structure warrants quality-controlled grades.

Skin benefits

  • Mild secondary surfactant
  • Improves foam quality in cleansers
  • Reduces irritation potential of harsher anionics

Known concerns

  • Contains a MEA (monoethanolamine) moiety — possible amine impurity profile
  • Limited recent EU safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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