Disodium Laureth-9 Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM LAURETH-9 SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
58450-52-5
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — covered under CIR alkyl PEG sulfosuccinates group conclusion: safe when formulated to be non-irritating (2015)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurity risk present due to 9 EO units of moderate ethoxylation; ocular irritation possible at concentrate levels; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Laureth-9 Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurity risk present due to 9 EO units of moderate ethoxylation; ocular irritation possible at concentrate levels; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion. The EU classifies Disodium Laureth-9 Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Laureth-9 Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Laureth-9 Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Laureth-9 Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Laureth-9 Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 58450-52-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Laureth-9 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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