DISODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFOSUCCINATE cosmetic ingredient

Description

Disodium C12-15 Alketh Sulfosuccinate is the disodium salt of an ethoxylated, partially esterified sulfosuccinic acid. It conforms generally to the formula below, where R represents the C12-15 alkyl group and n has an average value between 1 and 4.

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

68911-93-3 (generic)

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING : Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING : Increasing foaming capacity and/or stabilize foams in general.

SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE : Enhancing the water solubility of another surfactant.