Disodium Isostearyl Sulfosuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 1-isooctadecyl ester, disodium salt
What does it do?
Disodium Isostearyl Sulfosuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Disodium Isostearyl Sulfosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Disodium Isostearyl Sulfosuccinate?
Disodium Isostearyl Sulfosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 1-isooctadecyl ester, disodium salt
Is Disodium Isostearyl Sulfosuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Isostearyl Sulfosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Isostearyl Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Isostearyl Sulfosuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010