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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a cleansing agent found in products such as face wash, bubble bath, and shampoo, as well as other personal care products.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate can help boost the foaming properties of such formulas plus enhance the water solubility of other surfactants.
Suppliers of Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate note its gentleness on skin.
CAS: 40754-59-4
MF: C22H43NaO10S
MW: 522.63
EINECS: 255-062-3
Synonyms
2-(Sodiooxysulfonyl)-4-(3,6,9-trioxahenicosane-1-yloxy)-4-oxobutanoic acid sodium salt;2-(Sodiosulfo)butanedioic acid 1-sodium 4-[2-[2-[2-(dodecyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl] ester salt;2-(Sodiosulfo)butanedioic acid 4-[2-[2-[2-(dodecyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]1-sodium salt;Einecs 255-062-3;Sulfobutanedioic acid, 4-(2-(2-(2-(dodecyloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl) ester, disodium salt;disodium 4-(2-(2-(2-(dodecyloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl) 2-sulphonatosuccinate;DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE;JACS-40754-59-4
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate can be sourced naturally (plant derived) or synthetically (lab created).
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is described as a clear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid in raw material form.
Technically speaking, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is the disodium salt of an ethoxylated lauryl alcohol half ester of sulfosuccinic acid.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a cleansing agent or a surfactant commonly found in shampoos and hair cleansing formulas.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a mild, anionic, and non-irritating surfactant but has great foaming properties.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate has been recommended for use in gentle cleansers and for babies or sensitive skin.
Is disodium Laureth sulfosuccinate a sulfate? No.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a compound in which the sulfate ion has been replaced by a sulfonated ester, thus providing a safe, effective, and non-irritating cleanser.
As opposed to sulfates which are small molecules, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a large molecule that cannot penetrate into the scalp or skin.
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is a lovely cleansing, foaming surfactant.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate can be used as a primary surfactant or as part of a blend.
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is a good mild cleansing surfactant with good foaming/lathering properties.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate’s also inherently acidic, which makes it easier to make acidic cleansers.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a surfactant.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a disodium salt of ethoxylated lauryl alcohol bound to sulfosuccinic acid.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is primarily used in cleansing products, including bubble baths, bath soaps and detergents, shampoos and shaving cream.
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is one of the usual mild surfactant of Polyoxyethylene Alkyl Ether Sulfosuccinate series.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is mild to skin and has low irritation even at high contents.
The lower the irritation of other surfactants in the formulated products, make the skin smooth after washing.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is widely used in the preparation of shampoos, facial cleansers, shower gels, hand sanitizers, surgical cleaning agents, and other daily cleaning products.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate can also be used as an emulsifier in the emulsion polymerization industry.
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Chemical Properties
Boiling point: 100℃[at 101 325 Pa]
Density: 1.165[at 20℃]
Vapor pressure: 0Pa at 25℃
Water Solubility: 120.9μg/L at 25℃
LogP: 3.66
CAS DataBase Reference: 40754-59-4
Uses
disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a very mild surfactant, appropriate for baby and child care products.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate reduces the irritation properties of high-foaming surfactants when used in the same product formulation.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is found in low concentrations in toothpaste, shampoos, shaving creams, and bubble bath formulations for its foaming and surfactant properties and for its thickening ability.
In shampoos, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate provides mild cleansing and rich lathering properties, without stripping the moisture from the hair.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate should not exceed the concentration of 1% in products intended for prolonged skin contact.
