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Surfactant

DISODIUM UNDECYLENAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 26650-05-5 / 40839-40-5 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 cleanser with antifungal undecylenic-acid functionality used in gentle shampoos and body washes. EU Annex III restricted; the MEA component requires nitrosamine-formation controls in formulation.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing in shampoos and body washes
  • Antifungal activity from undecylenic acid
  • Foam-boosting in surfactant blends

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restriction on undecylenamide MEA derivatives
  • MEA component carries nitrosamine-formation risk if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Sulfosuccinate may mildly irritate at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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