Disodium Peg-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - hydrotrope in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), a -Hydro- b -Hydroxy-, Ester with 2- Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid (3:1), Hydrogen Sulfobutanedioate, Dodecyl Ether, Disodium Salt
What does it do?
Disodium Peg-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Disodium Peg-5 Laurylcitrate 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 Peg-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate?
Disodium Peg-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), a -Hydro- b -Hydroxy-, Ester with 2- Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid (3:1), Hydrogen Sulfobutanedioate, Dodecyl Ether, Disodium Salt
Is Disodium Peg-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Peg-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Peg-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Peg-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Disodium Peg-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Peg-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate is 164458-73-5.
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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