Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential skin and ocular irritation at high concentrations; formulate to be non-irritating per CIR guidance with NOAEL for teratogenic effects at 1% oral (read-across from dioctyl sulfosuccinate).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disodium Cetyl Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?
Potential skin and ocular irritation at high concentrations; formulate to be non-irritating per CIR guidance with NOAEL for teratogenic effects at 1% oral (read-across from dioctyl sulfosuccinate). The EU classifies Disodium Cetyl Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Disodium Cetyl Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?
Disodium Cetyl Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disodium Cetyl Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?
Disodium Cetyl Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting, hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (structurally related: disodium cetearyl sulfosuccinate CAS 91697-07-3).
What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Cetyl 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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