Trisodium Sulfosuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, chelating, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butanedioic Acid, Sulfo-, Trisodium Salt
What does it do?
Trisodium Sulfosuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
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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 - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Trisodium 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 Trisodium Sulfosuccinate?
Trisodium Sulfosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butanedioic Acid, Sulfo-, Trisodium Salt
Is Trisodium Sulfosuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Trisodium Sulfosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Trisodium Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Trisodium Sulfosuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, chelating, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Trisodium Sulfosuccinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Trisodium Sulfosuccinate is 13419-59-5.
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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