Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIHEPTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number4680-44-8
EC number225-131-2
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 40%Prescription 40%Facial Treatments 20%

Frequently asked

What does Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate do in skincare?
Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (40% of its uses).

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