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Surfactant

DISODIUM WHEAT GERMAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A plant-derived sulfosuccinate surfactant from wheat germ. Same EU Annex III nitrosamine-precursor restrictions as other MEA sulfosuccinates apply. Trace gluten possible — relevant for gluten-sensitive consumers.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Plant-derived alternative to tallow-based sulfosuccinates
  • Mild anionic surfactant for rinse-off products
  • Wheat-germ amide adds conditioning side effect
  • Foam booster

Known concerns

  • Contains MEA group — secondary amine nitrosamine precursor
  • EU Annex III restricted — must not be combined with nitrosating agents
  • Trace gluten potential — relevant for gluten-sensitive users
  • Maximum nitrosamine 50 ppb limit

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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