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Surfactant

DIHEPTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

CAS 4680-44-8 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A diheptyl sulfosuccinate ester surfactant that boosts foam and wetting in cleansers — well tolerated in rinse-off use, with the usual mild irritation caveats common to the sulfosuccinate family.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foam boosting
  • Wetting
  • Cleansing

Known concerns

  • Mild eye and skin irritation potential
  • Best in rinse-off
  • Typical sulfosuccinate caveats

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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