What function does DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE serve in cosmetics?

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

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InventoryRef 7576515/10/2010

DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE

Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .alpha.-(3-Carboxy-1-Oxo-3-Sulfopropyl)-.omega.-(Dodecyloxy)-, Disodium Salt

DISODIUM LAURETH 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 39354-45-5

CAS 39354-45-5PubChem CID 62904

Butanedioic acid, 2-sulfo-, 4-(2-(dodecyloxy)ethyl) ester, sodium salt (1:2)

IUPAC name: disodium;4-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)-4-oxo-2-sulfonatobutanoate

Molecular formula: C18H32Na2O8S
Molecular weight: 454.5 g/mol
Exact mass: 454.16132771 Da
Topological polar surface area: 141.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 8
Covalent units: 3
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Disodium 4-(2-(dodecyloxy)ethyl) 2-sulphonatosuccinateRefChem:1080278302-348-1EINECS 302-348-14-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)-4-oxo-2-sulfonatobutanoate DisodiumZZTKVOKJMCZYBC-UHFFFAOYSA-LDISODIUM 4-[2-(DODECYLOXY)ETHOXY]-4-OXO-2-SULFONATOBUTANOATE|A-(3-Carboxy-1-oxo-3-sulfopropyl)-|O-(dodecyloxy)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) disodium salt

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID20873839

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 42016-08-0

CAS 42016-08-0PubChem CID 76871819

disodium C-[2-[2-[2-(dodecyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl] sulphonatosuccinate

IUPAC name: disodium;2-[2-[2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]-3-sulfobutanedioic acid

Molecular formula: C22H42Na2O10S+2
Molecular weight: 544.6 g/mol
Exact mass: 544.22940727 Da
Topological polar surface area: 165.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 10
Covalent units: 3
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Disodium C-(2-(2-(2-(dodecyloxy)ethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl) sulphonatosuccinateEINECS 255-623-2RefChem:135013255-623-2FKYNANCMHCGCCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID901021523

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Inventory details for DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE

INCI name

DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE

Description

Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), .alpha.-(3-Carboxy-1-Oxo-3-Sulfopropyl)-.omega.-(Dodecyloxy)-, Disodium Salt

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 75765
Imported identity: DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE

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Key data

CAS

39354-45-5 / 40754-59-4 / 42016-08-0 / 58450-52-5 / 68815-56-5

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Restriction

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Function

CLEANSING: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
FOAMING: Trapping numerous small bubbles of air or other gas within a small volume of liquid by modifying the surface tension of the liquid.
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

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DISODIUM LAURAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, FOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTA…

DISODIUM LAURAMIDO PEG-2 SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, FOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTA…

DISODIUM LAURAMIDO PEG-5 SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DISODIUM LAURIMINOBISHYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATECLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATESANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLE…

DISODIUM LAUROAMPHODIACETATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTI…

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How DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DISODIUM LAURETH 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.

DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE is also tagged with 5 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

DISODIUM LAURETH 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.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 39354-45-5 / 40754-59-4 / 42016-08-0 / 58450-52-5 / 68815-56-5 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DISODIUM LAURETH 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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