Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM SULFOMETHYL COCOSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Verify with supplier — coco-chain variant of sulfomethyl succinates
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting (sulfosuccinate derivative)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Falls within the sulfosuccinate family reviewed by CIR. Potential for ocular and skin irritation at high concentrations, consistent with class. No standalone monograph — confirm inclusion in CIR group assessment or obtain supplier data for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Falls within the sulfosuccinate family reviewed by CIR. Potential for ocular and skin irritation at high concentrations, consistent with class. No standalone monograph — confirm inclusion in CIR group assessment or obtain supplier data for CPSR. The EU classifies Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting (sulfosuccinate derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify with supplier — coco-chain variant of sulfomethyl succinates.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate?

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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