Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DICAPRYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not confirmed — dialkyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt with C8 chains
Function
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR concluded dialkyl sulfosuccinate salts are safe when formulated to be non-irritating. Read-across from diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Irritation potential at high concentrations; CIR requires formulation to be non-irritating. Care needed for prolonged skin contact products.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Irritation potential at high concentrations; CIR requires formulation to be non-irritating. Care needed for prolonged skin contact products. The EU classifies Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — dialkyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt with C8 chains.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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