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Surfactant

DISODIUM TALLOWAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 90268-41-0
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A mild tallow-derived sulfosuccinate surfactant. EU Annex III restricts MEA-sulfosuccinates due to nitrosamine formation risk if combined with nitrosating agents. Tallow base also raises animal-sourcing concerns.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Lower-irritation than SLS/SLES alternatives
  • Foam booster in cleansing formulations
  • Compatible with rinse-off cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Contains MEA group — secondary amine nitrosamine precursor
  • EU Annex III restricted — must not be combined with nitrosating agents
  • Animal-derived tallow base — vegan/ethical concerns
  • Maximum-use-level restrictions under EU Regulation 1223/2009

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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