Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
AKA “UNII-2854QZ74M5, Butanedioic acid, 4-diheptyl ester, sodium salt, EINECS 225-131-2, SINNOZON MH 85, SUCCINIC ACID, DIHEPTYL ESTER”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Diheptyl sodium sulfosuccinate
AKA: UNII-2854QZ74M5, Butanedioic acid, 4-diheptyl ester, Sodium salt, EINECS 225-131-2, SINNOZON MH 85, SUCCINIC ACID, DIHEPTYL ESTER
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle yet effective cleanser that removes dirt and oil while creating a light, airy lather. Helps the product spread evenly across skin and hair.
Formula
C18H33NaO7S
Mol. Weight
416.50
CAS #
4680-44-8
Form
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 surfactant and emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century for cosmetic formulations. Designed to replace natural soap-based cleansers with improved stability and mildness.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
1,4-Butanediol/Succinic Acid/Adipic Acid/HDI Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Succinic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
SODIUM SALT
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Succinic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR