Disodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
68311-03-5 (generic pareth series; variant-specific CAS may differ)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, foaming, emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction; CIR reviewed alkyl PEG sulfosuccinates as safe when formulated to be non-irritating (2012)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient; 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals must be controlled. CIR concluded alkyl PEG sulfosuccinates safe when formulated to be non-irritating; irritation potential increases with concentration.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated ingredient; 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals must be controlled. CIR concluded alkyl PEG sulfosuccinates safe when formulated to be non-irritating; irritation potential increases with concentration. The EU classifies Disodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Disodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foaming, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68311-03-5 (generic pareth series; variant-specific CAS may differ).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate?

not established 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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