Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

AKA “Docusate sodium, Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt, Aerosol OT, Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium, Dioctylal, Diotilan, Disonate, Molatoc”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate

AKA: Docusate sodium, Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt, Aerosol OT, Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium, Dioctylal, Diotilan, Disonate, Molatoc

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleanser that removes dirt and oil while helping other ingredients blend smoothly together. Works to keep products emulsified and effective.

Solubility SOL IN WATER (G/L): 15 (25 °C), 23 (40 °C), 30 (50 °C), 55 (70 °C); SOL IN CARBON TETRACHLORIDE, PETROLEUM ETHER, NAPHTHA, XYLENE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, LIQUID PETROLATUM, ACETONE, ALCOHOL, VEGETABLE OILS; VERY SOL IN WATER-MISCIBLE ORGANIC SOLVENTS

Formula

C20H37NaO7S

Mol. Weight

444.60

CAS #

577-11-7

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid; Water or Solvent Wet Solid, Liquid; Liquid, Other Solid

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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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Hydrotrope

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Surfactant Hydrotrope

Traditional Use

Synthetic surfactant developed in the 20th century for use in cosmetics as a cleanser and emulsifier. Designed to replace traditional soap-based ingredients for milder formulations.