Trisodium sulfosuccinate

Trisodium sulfosuccinate

INCI TRISODIUM SULFOSUCCINATEEC number 236-524-3Role Surfactant

Synthetic ingredient obtained through chemical synthesis. Surfactant that facilitates the mixing of water and oils, chelating agent that captures unwanted minerals, and pH adjuster that stabilizes the acidity of a formulation.

SurfactantChelating
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Surfactant — Lowers the tension between two surfaces; cleanses and helps remove impurities.

Chelating — Binds metal ions to stabilise the formula.

Buffering — Adjusts and stabilises the pH of the formula.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
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