Sulfosuccinic acid

Sulfosuccinic acid (CAS 5138-18-1) is a bifunctional organic acid carrying both carboxylic and sulfonic acid groups; used industrially as a surface-active intermediate and wetting agent.

Where is Sulfosuccinic acid used?

• Personal care: precursor to mild surfactant esters in shampoos, cleansers and foam-based products
• Textile and leather processing: derivatives improve fiber wetting and dye penetration
• Printing and packaging: dispersants and wetting agents in ink and coating systems
• Industrial cleaning: esterified derivatives degrease and emulsify oils and soils on hard surfaces
• It serves as a building block for ester-based surfactants, particularly dialkyl sulfosuccinates.

Good to know: Buyers sourcing for personal care or cosmetic end products should confirm grade suitability and purity specifications with the supplier prior to procurement.