What function does DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE carries the following function designation(s): CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE.

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InventoryRef 7553515/10/2010

DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

Sodium 1,4-di(1-methylpentyl)-2-sulphonatosuccinate

DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 6001-97-4

CAS 6001-97-4PubChem CID 23669626

DI-2-Hexyl sodium sulfosuccinate

IUPAC name: sodium 1,4-di(hexan-2-yloxy)-1,4-dioxobutane-2-sulfonate

Molecular formula: C16H29NaO7S
Molecular weight: 388.5 g/mol
Exact mass: 388.15316872 Da
Topological polar surface area: 118.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 7
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 1,4-bis(1-methylpentyl) ester, sodium saltBis(1-methylamyl) sodium sulfosuccinateAerosol MALANKROPOL KMAALPHASOL MA772Y8KZU65EINECS 227-847-0BIS(1-METHYLAMYL) SULFOSUCCINATE

16 more reported names

Succinic acid, sulfo-, 1,4-bis(1-methylpentyl) ester, sodium saltButanedioic acid, 2-sulfo-, 1,4-bis(1-methylpentyl) ester, sodium salt (1:1)SODIUM BIS(1-METHYLPENTYL)SULFOSUCCINATEBIS(1-METHYLAMYL) SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE [MI]2-HEXANOL, SULFOSUCCINATE (2:1), SODIUM SALTSODIUM 1,4-DI(1-METHYLPENTYL)-2-SULPHONATOSUCCINATERefChem:586000(+-)-BIS(1-METHYLAMYL) SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATEBIS(1-METHYLAMYL) SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE, (+-)-1,4-Dihexyl sulfosuccinate sodium saltAerosol MA80AI3-18858Dihexyl sodiosulfosuccinateEINECS 221-109-1Sodium 1,4-dihexyl sulfobutanedioateSuccinic acid, sulfo-, dihexyl ester, sodium salt

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID5041693

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Inventory details for DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

INCI name

DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

Description

Sodium 1,4-di(1-methylpentyl)-2-sulphonatosuccinate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 75535
Imported identity: DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

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Key data

CAS

6001-97-4

227-847-0

Restriction

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Function

CLEANSING: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
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 stabilizing foams in general.
SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE: Enhancing the water solubility of another surfactant.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

DICAPRYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DICYCLOHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DIETHYLHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DIHEPTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DIHYDROXYETHYL C8-10 ALKOXYPROPYLAMINE OXIDEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DIHYDROXYETHYL C9-11 ALKOXYPROPYLAMINE OXIDEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DIHYDROXYETHYL COCAMINE OXIDEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT …

DIHYDROXYETHYL LAURAMINE OXIDEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SU…

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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