Disodium Laneth-5 Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM LANETH-5 SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
68890-92-6 (generic for disodium laneth sulfosuccinates)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, conditioning, superfatting, skin protectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR safe in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating (alkyl PEG sulfosuccinates, 2015)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from manufacturing; supplier COA verification of residual levels recommended due to ocular and skin irritation potential.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Laneth-5 Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from manufacturing; supplier COA verification of residual levels recommended due to ocular and skin irritation potential. The EU classifies Disodium Laneth-5 Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Laneth-5 Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Disodium Laneth-5 Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Laneth-5 Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, conditioning, superfatting, skin protectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68890-92-6 (generic for disodium laneth sulfosuccinates).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Laneth-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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