Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .alpha.-(3-Carboxy-1-Oxo-3-Sulfopropyl)-.omega.-(Dodecyloxy)-, Disodium Salt
What does it do?
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate?
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .alpha.-(3-Carboxy-1-Oxo-3-Sulfopropyl)-.omega.-(Dodecyloxy)-, Disodium Salt
Is Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is 39354-45-5 / 40754-59-4 / 42016-08-0 / 58450-52-5 / 68815-56-5.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010