Disodium cetyl sulfosuccinate

Disodium cetyl sulfosuccinate (CAS 26838-10-8) is an anionic surfactant derived from a C16 fatty alcohol and sulfosuccinic acid. It functions as an emulsifier and cleansing agent in formulations where mildness and foam quality are priorities.

In personal care, it is used in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers to improve foam texture and support emulsification of conditioning actives. Home care and industrial cleaning formulations incorporate it where low irritation potential is required.

Textile processing operations use it as a wetting and dispersing agent to ensure uniform dye penetration and substrate coverage. In leather and paper manufacturing, it supports emulsification during wet processing stages.

Consistent surface treatment is critical to end-product quality in these industrial sectors. Disodium cetyl sulfosuccinate is typically supplied as a liquid or paste, with active matter content commonly ranging around 30–35%.

Technical and cosmetic grades are available to meet the requirements of industrial cleaning versus personal care applications. Buyers should confirm active content and pH range when evaluating potential suppliers.

Compatibility with electrolyte-sensitive systems is another key factor for formulators to consider. This surfactant provides reliable soil removal while maintaining a low irritation profile across various chemical applications.