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Surfactant

DISODIUM TALLAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A tall-oil-derived sulfosuccinate surfactant used as a mild co-surfactant and foam booster in cleansers. Generally well tolerated; the MEA component requires a nitrosamine-free production setup.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Boosts foam
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin systems

Known concerns

  • Nitrosamine precursors possible if poorly sourced
  • Mild eye irritation
  • pH-sensitive stability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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