Dipotassium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DIPOTASSIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not widely published as a separate CAS; related to dialkyl sulfosuccinate family
Function
Surfactant — cleansing agent; foaming agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed dialkyl sulfosuccinate salts as safe in present practices when formulated to be non-irritating (Int J Toxicol 36(1): 2017)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential for skin and ocular irritation at higher concentrations; must be formulated to be non-irritating. Negative oral carcinogenicity and reproductive/developmental toxicity data from related laureths support safety.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dipotassium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Potential for skin and ocular irritation at higher concentrations; must be formulated to be non-irritating. Negative oral carcinogenicity and reproductive/developmental toxicity data from related laureths support safety. The EU classifies Dipotassium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dipotassium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dipotassium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Dipotassium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing agent; foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published as a separate CAS; related to dialkyl sulfosuccinate family.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dipotassium Lauryl 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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