Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

AKA “Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 1, 4-didecyl ester, sodium salt, Sodium 1, 4-didecyl sulphonatosuccinate, Didecyl sulfosuccinate, EINECS 245-714-5, 2-sulfo-, sodium salt (1:1), RefChem:571029, 245-714-5, 23524-64-3, sodium;1, 4-didecoxy-1, 4-dioxobutane-2-sulfonate, 4-didecyl sulfonatosuccinate”

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Ingredient Facts

Dicapryl sodium sulfosuccinate

AKA: Butanedioic acid, Sulfo-, 1, 4-didecyl ester, Sodium salt, Sodium 1, 4-didecyl sulphonatosuccinate, Didecyl sulfosuccinate, EINECS 245-714-5, 2-sulfo-, Sodium salt (1:1), RefChem:571029, 245-714-5, 23524-64-3, Sodium;1, 4-didecoxy-1, 4-dioxobutane-2-sulfonate, 4-didecyl sulfonatosuccinate

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

Sodium 1,4-didecyl sulphonatosuccinate

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.