Surfactants
REACH
Disodium cetyl sulfosuccinate
CAS Number
26838-10-8
What is Disodium cetyl sulfosuccinate?
Disodium cetyl sulfosuccinate (CAS 26838-10-8) is an anionic surfactant derived from a C16 fatty alcohol and sulfosuccinic acid.
Where is Disodium cetyl sulfosuccinate used?
- Personal care: shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers; improves foam texture and supports emulsification of conditioning actives
- Home care and industrial cleaning: low irritation potential
- Textile processing: wetting and dispersing agent for uniform dye penetration and substrate coverage
- Leather and paper manufacturing: supports emulsification during wet processing
- It functions as an emulsifier and cleansing agent where mildness and foam quality are priorities.
Good to know: 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.
Commercial specifications
- Active matter content commonly around 30–35%
Other Names (Synonyms)
Butanedioic acid, 2-sulfo-, 1(or 4)-hexadecyl ester, sodium salt (1:2)|Succinic acid, sulfo-, monohexadecyl ester, disodium salt|Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, C-hexadecyl ester, disodium salt|1-Hexadecanol, hydrogen sulfosuccinate disodium salt|Disodium n-hexadecyl sulfosuccinate