Diamyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
AKA “aerosol ay, SODIUM DIAMYL SULFOSUCCINATE, Butanedioic acid, 4-dipentyl ester, sodium salt, sodium dipentyl sulfosuccinate, EINECS 213-085-6, Sulfosuccinic acid
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Diamyl sodium sulfosuccinate
AKA: Aerosol ay, SODIUM DIAMYL SULFOSUCCINATE, Butanedioic acid, 4-dipentyl ester, Sodium salt, Sodium dipentyl sulfosuccinate, EINECS 213-085-6, Sulfosuccinic acid
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleanser that removes dirt and oil while creating a luxurious lather. It helps the formula work effectively without stripping skin.
Formula
C14H25NaO7S
Mol. Weight
360.40
CAS #
922-80-5
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Surfactant Hydrotrope
Traditional Use
Synthetic anionic surfactant developed mid-20th century for detergent applications. Adopted in cosmetics as a cleansing and foaming agent with mild skin compatibility.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR