Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
AKA “Butanedioic acid, 4-didecyl ester, sodium salt, Sodium 1, 4-didecyl sulphonatosuccinate, Didecyl sulfosuccinate, EINECS 245-714-5
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dicapryl sodium sulfosuccinate
AKA: Butanedioic acid, 4-didecyl ester, Sodium salt, Sodium 1, 4-didecyl sulphonatosuccinate, Didecyl sulfosuccinate, EINECS 245-714-5
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleanser that removes dirt and oil while keeping the formula stable and effective. Helps create smooth, lightweight textures in cleansing products.
Formula
C24H45NaO7S
Mol. Weight
500.70
CAS #
23524-64-3
Form
Powder
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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.
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hydrotrope
Removes Impurities
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Surfactant Hydrotrope
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the 20th century for cleansing products. Created to provide mild cleansing action suitable for sensitive skincare formulations.
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