Disodium Coceth-3 Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM COCETH-3 SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, foaming, emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR alkyl PEG sulfosuccinates assessed as safe; disodium laureth sulfosuccinate (structural analog) negative for sensitization

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated surfactant requiring mandatory 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual testing; formulate to be non-irritating per CIR guidelines.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Coceth-3 Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated surfactant requiring mandatory 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual testing; formulate to be non-irritating per CIR guidelines. The EU classifies Disodium Coceth-3 Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Coceth-3 Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Coceth-3 Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Coceth-3 Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Coceth-3 Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foaming, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Coceth-3 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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