Disodium 1-dodecyl sulfosuccinate

Disodium 1-dodecyl sulfosuccinate (CAS 19040-44-9), also known as Disodium 1-lauryl sulfosuccinate, is an anionic surfactant used across personal care, textile, and industrial cleaning applications.

It functions as a foaming agent, emulsifier, and detergent active, delivering surface activity across a range of formulation and process conditions. In personal care, it acts as a mild cleansing and foaming base.

It is frequently used in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers where reduced irritation profiles are a formulation priority. Textile and leather processors use it to improve wetting and penetration during dyeing.

The chemical is also utilized during scouring and finishing operations. In paper manufacturing, it supports fiber dispersion and surface treatment processes to ensure high-quality output and consistency.

Industrial cleaning formulations incorporate it as a degreasing and emulsifying active in hard surface cleaners and industrial degreasers. It is typically supplied as an aqueous solution for ease of use.

Active content concentrations commonly range from 35% to 40%. Both technical-grade and cosmetic-grade material are available to meet industrial process requirements or personal care compliance standards.

Buyers should confirm active content, pH, and sodium sulfate levels when evaluating grades for sensitive formulation work. This ensures the material meets the necessary performance and safety benchmarks.