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Surfactant

DISODIUM TALLOW SULFOSUCCINAMATE

CAS 90268-48-7 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A sulfosuccinate surfactant from tallow used for cleansing and foam-boosting. Class is widely used in mild cleansers, but can be irritating at high levels and best limited to rinse-off.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foam booster and surfactant
  • Mild secondary surfactant in cleansers
  • Good emulsification properties

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (tallow) — sourcing transparency varies
  • Sulfosuccinate surfactants can mildly irritate skin
  • Best in rinse-off applications

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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