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Surfactant

POLOXAMER 188 SUCCINATE

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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 succinate-modified version of poloxamer 188, a well-known mild solubiliser/surfactant. Pharma-grade purity is the main concern; otherwise considered very well tolerated.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Modified poloxamer surfactant/solubiliser
  • Mild and well tolerated
  • Used for solubilising actives in clear formulas

Known concerns

  • Like all poloxamers, very high purity is needed (residual ethylene oxide)
  • Limited specific cosmetic data on the succinate variant
  • Mostly used as a pharma excipient, dermal cosmetic data are thinner

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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