Dicyclohexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DICYCLOHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
\#2
Function
Cleaning agent; Foamant; Solubility enhancer; Surfactant (surface active agent); Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR Expert Panel reviewed 8 dialkyl sulfosuccinate salts and concluded safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Skin and eye irritation potential at elevated concentrations; CIR advises formulation to be non-irritating; suitable primarily for rinse-off applications; within the dialkyl sulfosuccinate class, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate is the most commonly used analog

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dicyclohexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Skin and eye irritation potential at elevated concentrations; CIR advises formulation to be non-irritating; suitable primarily for rinse-off applications; within the dialkyl sulfosuccinate class, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate is the most commonly used analog The EU classifies Dicyclohexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dicyclohexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dicyclohexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Dicyclohexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate functions as: Cleaning agent; Foamant; Solubility enhancer; Surfactant (surface active agent); Wetting agent (non-aqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: \#2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dicyclohexyl 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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