Disodium Laureth-12 Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM LAURETH-12 SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
39354-45-5 (generic for disodium laureth sulfosuccinates)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing agent, foam booster, hydrotrope
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not listed as prohibited/restricted in 21 CFR; CIR concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide trace impurities from ethoxylation (12 EO units = higher risk); formaldehyde traces reported in some trade name materials; ocular irritation potential at concentrated levels; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Laureth-12 Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide trace impurities from ethoxylation (12 EO units = higher risk); formaldehyde traces reported in some trade name materials; ocular irritation potential at concentrated levels; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR The EU classifies Disodium Laureth-12 Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Laureth-12 Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Laureth-12 Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Laureth-12 Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Laureth-12 Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing agent, foam booster, hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 39354-45-5 (generic for disodium laureth sulfosuccinates).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Laureth-12 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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