Disodium PEG-8 Lauryl Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM PEG-8 LAURYL DIMETHICONE SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not assigned in CosIng
Function
Surfactant – cleansing (silicone-modified sulfosuccinate)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane trace contamination possible from ethoxylation; dimethicone component generally well tolerated but direct toxicity data lacking for this specific hybrid molecule; potential ocular and skin irritation at elevated concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium PEG-8 Lauryl Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane trace contamination possible from ethoxylation; dimethicone component generally well tolerated but direct toxicity data lacking for this specific hybrid molecule; potential ocular and skin irritation at elevated concentrations. The EU classifies Disodium PEG-8 Lauryl Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Disodium PEG-8 Lauryl Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Disodium PEG-8 Lauryl Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium PEG-8 Lauryl Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium PEG-8 Lauryl Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing (silicone-modified sulfosuccinate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium PEG-8 Lauryl Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate?

not established 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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