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Surfactant

DISODIUM WHEAT GERMAMIDO PEG-2 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.

About

A wheat-germ-derived sulfosuccinate surfactant with a small PEG-2 spacer — a gentle foam booster that softens the bite of harsher cleansers. Safe at cosmetic grade; PEG family carries the usual purification caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild secondary surfactant for sensitive cleansers
  • Foam booster
  • Reduces irritation of harsher anionics
  • Compatible with all skin types

Known concerns

  • PEG-class — purification status governs trace-dioxane risk
  • Sulfosuccinate process residues need spec control

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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