Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate

Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate (CAS 26838-05-1) is a mild anionic surfactant for personal care and cleaning formulations.

Where is Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate used?

• Personal care: primary or co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers
• Baby care and dermatologically tested products: cleansing performance
• Household and industrial cleaning: foam stability and soil removal in liquid detergents
• Hard-surface cleaners: effective properties
• Textile and leather processing: wetting and dispersing agent for substrate penetration
• It delivers cleansing and foaming.

Good to know: It offers a lower irritation profile than conventional sulfate surfactants, a key consideration for sensitive-skin positioning.

Commercial specifications

• Active content typically 30% to 40% in paste form
• Cosmetic-grade material conforming to standard purity specifications