Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate

INCI: DISODIUM DIHYDROXYETHYL SULFOSUCCINYLUNDECYLENATE

CAS Number
149458-07-1
Function
Surfactant – cleansing; antifungal skin-conditioning agent (undecylenic acid derivative)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted – not listed in 21 CFR 700 (prohibited) or 21 CFR 250; CIR review of dialkyl sulfosuccinate salts concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Surfactant with antifungal properties; safe when formulated to be non-irritating per CIR guidance.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate safe in cosmetics?

Surfactant with antifungal properties; safe when formulated to be non-irritating per CIR guidance. The EU classifies Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; antifungal skin-conditioning agent (undecylenic acid derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 149458-07-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate?

not established 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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