Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
INCI: DISODIUM CETEARYL SULFOSUCCINATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
2 study endpoints found for Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 60 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 60 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
CIR stressed care to avoid irritancy, especially in prolonged-contact products; original safe concentration limit for lead compound was 0.42%, later amended to safe as used (max ~4.4%); cetearyl alcohol component previously reviewed and found safe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?
CIR stressed care to avoid irritancy, especially in prolonged-contact products; original safe concentration limit for lead compound was 0.42%, later amended to safe as used (max ~4.4%); cetearyl alcohol component previously reviewed and found safe The EU classifies Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?
Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?
Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing, foaming (anionic monoester sulfosuccinate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91697-07-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Cetearyl 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.
What is the NOAEL for Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate is 60 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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