What function does DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE serve in cosmetics?

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

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InventoryRef 7580315/10/2010

DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE

Disodium 4-(octadecylamino)-4-oxo-2-sulphonatobutyrate

DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE 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 14481-60-8

CAS 14481-60-8PubChem CID 85742

Butanoic acid, 4-(octadecylamino)-4-oxosulfo-, sodium salt (1:2)

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

Molecular formula: C22H41NNa2O6S
Molecular weight: 493.6 g/mol
Exact mass: 493.24499777 Da
Topological polar surface area: 135.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 6
Covalent units: 3
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Disodium 4-(octadecylamino)-4-oxo-2-sulphonatobutyrateButanoic acid, 4-(octadecylamino)-4-oxosulfo-, disodium saltButanoic acid, 4-(octadecylamino)-4-oxo-2-sulfo-, disodium saltRefChem:571531EINECS 238-479-5Disodium N-stearyl-2-sulfosuccinamate88NPU4K81Jdisodium stearyl 2-sulfosuccinamate

16 more reported names

4-(octadecylamino)-4-oxo-2-sulfobutanoic acid, sodium saltButanoic acid, 4-(octadecylamino)-4-oxosulfo-, sodium saltAlcopol FAAlkasurf SS-TALipal NTDAstromid 18Lankropol ODS/LSAerosol 18Octosol A 18Stanfax 318A 18 (surfactant)UNII-88NPU4K81Jdisodium 4-(octadecylamino)-4-oxo-2-sulfonatobutanoateN-octadecyldisodiumsulfosuccinateDisodium stearyl sulfosuccinamateButanedioic acid, sulfo-, monooctadecyl ester, disodium salt

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID501014950

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Inventory details for DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE

INCI name

DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE

Description

Disodium 4-(octadecylamino)-4-oxo-2-sulphonatobutyrate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 75803
Imported identity: DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE

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Key data

CAS

14481-60-8

238-479-5

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.

#9440 · DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

DISODIUM PPG-2-ISODECETH-7 CARBOXYAMPHODIACETATECLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDR…

DISODIUM RICINOLEAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDR…

DISODIUM STEARAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DISODIUM STEAROAMPHODIACETATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFA…

DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DISODIUM TALLAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DISODIUM TALLOW SULFOSUCCINAMATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

DISODIUM TALLOWAMIDO MEA-SULFOSUCCINATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

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How DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE 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 STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE 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

DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE 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 STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for DISODIUM STEARYL SULFOSUCCINAMATE

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

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