Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Contains trace impurities including 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide (<1 ppm in trade materials) and formaldehyde (up to 0.056%); category 2 eye irritant at concentrated levels; hydrolysis-sensitive under acidic conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disodium Laureth-6 Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?
Contains trace impurities including 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide (<1 ppm in trade materials) and formaldehyde (up to 0.056%); category 2 eye irritant at concentrated levels; hydrolysis-sensitive under acidic conditions. The EU classifies Disodium Laureth-6 Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Disodium Laureth-6 Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?
Disodium Laureth-6 Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disodium Laureth-6 Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?
Disodium Laureth-6 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); 40754-59-4 is specific to laureth-3 variant.
What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Laureth-6 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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