Is Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?
Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
INCI: DICAPRYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE
Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (CAS Not confirmed — dialkyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt with C8 chains) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not confirmed — dialkyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt with C8 chains
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Function
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR concluded dialkyl sulfosuccinate salts are safe when formulated to be non-irritating. Read-across from diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?
Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?
Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — dialkyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt with C8 chains.
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