Disodium Coco-Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM COCO-SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
90268-37-4
Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent, skin conditioning – emollient, hydrotrope
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed in 21 CFR 700 (prohibited) or 21 CFR 250 (restricted). CIR reviewed sulfosuccinates as safe when formulated to be non-irritating.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe when formulated to be non-irritating. May cause ocular/skin irritation at high concentrations; verify supplier CoA for potential 1,4-dioxane trace in ethoxylated feedstock.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Coco-Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Safe when formulated to be non-irritating. May cause ocular/skin irritation at high concentrations; verify supplier CoA for potential 1,4-dioxane trace in ethoxylated feedstock. The EU classifies Disodium Coco-Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Coco-Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Disodium Coco-Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Coco-Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing agent, skin conditioning – emollient, hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90268-37-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Coco-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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