Disodium Cetyl Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM CETYL SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (structurally related: disodium cetearyl sulfosuccinate CAS 91697-07-3)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting, hydrotrope
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR assessed dialkyl sulfosuccinate salts as safe (2016)

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Safety Data

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

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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).

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Concern Level: Low

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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