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DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE)

Disodium C12-15 Alketh Sulfosuccinate is the disodium salt of an ethoxylated, partially esterified sulfosuccinic acid. It conforms generally to the formula below, where R represents the C12-15 alkyl group and n has an a…

DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE) is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID
102184
Published in the Official Journal
Yes
Recorded by the Commission
2024-05-30
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Inventory details for DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE)

INCI name

DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE)

Description

Disodium C12-15 Alketh Sulfosuccinate is the disodium salt of an ethoxylated, partially esterified sulfosuccinic acid. It conforms generally to the formula below, where R represents the C12-15 alkyl group and n has an average value between 1 and 4.

Record provenance

Inventory reference
cosing-live-102184
Imported identity
DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE)
Source update
2024-05-30
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

CAS
68911-93-3 (generic)
EC
—
Restriction
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Function
SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
Increasing foaming capacity and/or stabilizing foams in general.
SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
Enhancing the water solubility of another surfactant.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

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How DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE) appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE) as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE) is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE) is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE) carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 68911-93-3 (generic) may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE)

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE) from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

Use this inventory page to research DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFOSUCCINATE) and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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