Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
Disodium sulfolaurate (and its acid form) is reviewed as safe at cosmetic-use concentrations and is considered milder than sulfate-based surfactants. Possible mild eye irritation can occur at high concentrations.
What it is
Disodium 2-sulfolaurate; a mild anionic surfactant derived from lauric acid (coconut/palm), with a sulfonate group.
Cosmetic cleansing/foaming surfactant; not a food ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- Possible mild eye irritation at high concentrations
What regulators actually say
"The CIR Expert Panel concluded that lauryl sulfoacetate salts are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration."
"Cosmetic products and ingredients, with the exception of color additives, do not require FDA premarket approval."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not listed as a food additive; permitted in cosmetics.
European Union — EFSA
No EFSA food additive evaluation; permitted in cosmetics under EU Regulation 1223/2009.
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