Surfactant
DISODIUM COCAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A mild sulfosuccinate surfactant used as a secondary cleanser in shampoos and body washes. Generally gentler than sulfates, but its MEA (monoethanolamine) component requires nitrosamine-prevention controls.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild secondary surfactant
- Good rinsability
- Reduces irritation in sulfate-based cleansers
- Stable foam profile
Known concerns
- Trace MEA component carries minor nitrosamine-formation risk
- EU Annex III restricted with formulation conditions
- Limited use as primary surfactant
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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