Sodium sulfosuccinate

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

It functions as a surface-active agent that reduces interfacial tension, enabling stable emulsions and uniform substrate penetration. In personal care, it acts as a mild emulsifier and humectant in skin creams and lotions.

Cleansing formulations utilize this ingredient where compatibility with sensitive-skin systems is a priority. Textile and leather processors use it as a wetting agent to improve dye penetration and ensure even treatment.

In agricultural formulations, it supports the dispersion of active ingredients in emulsifiable concentrates and suspension concentrates. This improves spray coverage and uptake for more effective crop protection applications.

Home care and industrial cleaning products incorporate it to boost soil removal efficiency. It also serves to stabilize surfactant blends in liquid detergent systems, ensuring long-term product shelf life and performance.

Sodium sulfosuccinate is supplied as an aqueous solution, with concentration levels varying by grade and intended application. Technical and industrial grades are the most commonly traded forms for cleaning and textile uses.

Personal care applications may require grades meeting cosmetic quality standards. Buyers should confirm specification documentation with suppliers prior to sourcing to ensure the material meets specific formulation needs.