Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate

Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate (CAS 39354-45-5) is a mild anionic surfactant used across personal care and industrial formulations for its foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying performance. It combines low irritation potential with effective surface activity, making it a preferred ingredient where skin compatibility is a formulation requirement alongside cleaning efficacy.

In personal care, it functions as a primary or co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and baby care products where mildness is a key formulation criterion for manufacturers. Formulators use it to build stable, dense foam in cleansing systems while reducing the harshness of stronger sulfate-based surfactants. It is highly valued for its gentle profile.

In textile and leather processing, it supports wetting and emulsification during scouring and dyeing operations. This ensures uniform application and high-quality results in industrial settings. Coatings and adhesive manufacturers incorporate it as a dispersing and emulsifying agent in aqueous systems to improve formulation stability and overall product performance during use.

Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is typically supplied as a clear to slightly hazy aqueous solution, with active matter concentrations commonly ranging between 30 percent and 40 percent. It is available in cosmetic-grade specifications for personal care manufacturing, as well as technical-grade material. Packaging options generally include drums and IBCs for bulk procurement.