Is Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?
Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate
INCI: DISODIUM DECETH-6 SULFOSUCCINATE
Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate (CAS 68311-03-5 (generic ethoxylated sulfosuccinate range)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
68311-03-5 (generic ethoxylated sulfosuccinate range)
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Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; covered under CIR alkyl PEG sulfosuccinate family — safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?
Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?
Disodium Deceth-6 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).
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