Disodium Stearyl Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
24614-51-5
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying, wetting agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; CIR reviewed sulfosuccinates as safe

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR Expert Panel noted sulfosuccinates have potential for ocular/skin irritation but are safe at current use concentrations. Trade mixture containing 1.68% disodium laureth sulfosuccinate showed no allergic contact dermatitis in HRIPT.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Stearyl Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

CIR Expert Panel noted sulfosuccinates have potential for ocular/skin irritation but are safe at current use concentrations. Trade mixture containing 1.68% disodium laureth sulfosuccinate showed no allergic contact dermatitis in HRIPT. The EU classifies Disodium Stearyl Sulfosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Stearyl Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Disodium Stearyl Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Stearyl Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying, wetting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 24614-51-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Stearyl 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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