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Surfactant

TRISODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 13419-59-5 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Trisodium sulfosuccinate — a mild surfactant used in cleansers as a sulfate alternative. Gentle on skin in typical use; can be a mild eye irritant in leave-on products.

Function

BUFFERINGCHELATINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Lower irritation than sulfates
  • Good foam-boost in blends

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation if leave-on
  • Drying at very high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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