Allowed in EU

Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate

What is it?

Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula where R represents the coconut alkyl group.

EU regulatory status

Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate 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 Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate?

Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula where R represents the coconut alkyl group.

Is Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Disodium Sulfomethyl Cocosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 11/07/2012