Disodium Sitostereth-14 Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM SITOSTERETH-14 SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not confirmed individually; part of alkyl PEG sulfosuccinate class
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying (plant sterol-ethoxylated sulfosuccinate)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed alkyl PEG sulfosuccinates as a class — concluded safe in present practices of use when formulated to be nonirritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PEG-containing surfactant; must test for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals. Sitosterol source may be soy-derived (allergen declaration may apply). Ocular irritation potential at high concentration.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Sitostereth-14 Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

PEG-containing surfactant; must test for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals. Sitosterol source may be soy-derived (allergen declaration may apply). Ocular irritation potential at high concentration. The EU classifies Disodium Sitostereth-14 Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Sitostereth-14 Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Sitostereth-14 Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Sitostereth-14 Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Sitostereth-14 Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying (plant sterol-ethoxylated sulfosuccinate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed individually; part of alkyl PEG sulfosuccinate class.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Sitostereth-14 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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