Sodium sulfosuccinate

Sodium sulfosuccinate (CAS 20526-58-3), also known as sulphosuccinic acid sodium salt, is an anionic surfactant used in industrial and consumer formulations for emulsification, wetting and dispersing.

Where is Sodium sulfosuccinate used?

• Personal care: mild emulsifier and humectant in skin creams and lotions
• Cleansing formulations: compatibility with sensitive-skin systems
• Textile and leather processing: wetting agent for dye penetration and even treatment
• Agricultural formulations: dispersion of active ingredients in emulsifiable and suspension concentrates, improving spray coverage and uptake
• Home care and industrial cleaning: boosted soil removal
• It stabilises surfactant blends in liquid detergent systems.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm specification documentation with suppliers to ensure the material meets formulation needs.

Commercial specifications

• Concentration varies by grade and application
• Cosmetic quality grades for personal care