Disodium Deceth-5 Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM DECETH-5 SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
68311-03-5 (generic ethoxylated sulfosuccinate range)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR noted this ingredient was not in current use at time of review but covered under the alkyl PEG sulfosuccinate family conclusion

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

If reintroduced, verify use concentrations remain within assessed range. Ethoxylated ingredients require 1,4-dioxane residual testing. Potential eye and skin irritant at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Deceth-5 Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

If reintroduced, verify use concentrations remain within assessed range. Ethoxylated ingredients require 1,4-dioxane residual testing. Potential eye and skin irritant at high concentrations. The EU classifies Disodium Deceth-5 Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Deceth-5 Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Deceth-5 Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Deceth-5 Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Deceth-5 Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68311-03-5 (generic ethoxylated sulfosuccinate range).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Deceth-5 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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