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Surfactant

DISODIUM LAURETH-6 SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 58450-52-5
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A mild sulfosuccinate surfactant gentler than sulfates — common in baby and sensitive-skin cleansers. PEG ethoxylation means dioxane purity matters.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant for sensitive skin
  • Foam booster
  • Less defatting than SLS/SLES

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Mild eye irritation in concentrate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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