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Surfactant

SODIUM/MEA LAURETH-2 SULFOSUCCINATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A sulfosuccinate ester of laureth-2 with mixed sodium and monoethanolamine (MEA) salts. Foaming surfactant traditionally favored in baby washes for its milder feel; the MEA component requires care to avoid nitrosamine impurities.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming with milder feel than SLES
  • Used in baby-care formulations
  • Good co-surfactant compatibility

Known concerns

  • MEA salt may form trace nitrosamines in certain formulations
  • Short 2-EO chain raises irritation potential
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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