Disodium Oleth-3 Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM OLETH-3 SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
89961-55-7
Function
Surfactant – cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded alkyl PEG sulfosuccinates are safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be nonirritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated surfactant with low degree of ethoxylation (3 EO); potential for skin/eye irritation if not properly formulated; verify 1,4-dioxane residuals per NY DEC (≤2 ppm) and CA Prop 65 limits.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Oleth-3 Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated surfactant with low degree of ethoxylation (3 EO); potential for skin/eye irritation if not properly formulated; verify 1,4-dioxane residuals per NY DEC (≤2 ppm) and CA Prop 65 limits. The EU classifies Disodium Oleth-3 Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Oleth-3 Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Oleth-3 Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Oleth-3 Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Oleth-3 Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89961-55-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Oleth-3 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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