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Is Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Natural?

Learn about Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

0.5
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Natural Origin Index
INCI NameDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
FunctionSurfactant · Cleansing Agent
FeedstockThe primary feedstocks for Disodium

Quick Facts

  • INCI NameDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
  • FunctionsSurfactantCleansing AgentFoaming Agent
  • Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstocks for Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate are fatty alcohols, typically derived from coconut or palm kernel oil (renewable), and ethylene oxide, which is produced from ethylene, a petrochemical (petroleum-derived). The ethoxylation step uses ethylene oxide.
  • NOI Score0.5 / 1.0
  • TierMostly Renewable

Description

Learn about Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

  1. 1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.