Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
AKA “UNII-2854QZ74M5, Butanedioic acid, 4-diheptyl ester, sodium salt, EINECS 225-131-2, SINNOZON MH 85, SUCCINIC ACID, DIHEPTYL ESTER
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Diheptyl sodium sulfosuccinate
AKA: UNII-2854QZ74M5, Butanedioic acid, 4-diheptyl ester, Sodium salt, EINECS 225-131-2, SINNOZON MH 85, SUCCINIC ACID, DIHEPTYL ESTER
Synthetic · Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Surfactant - Hydrotrope · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle yet effective cleanser that removes dirt and oil while creating a light, airy lather. Helps the product spread evenly across skin and hair.
Formula
C18H33NaO7S
Mol. Weight
416.50
CAS #
4680-44-8
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Surfactant - Hydrotrope
Benefits
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Surfactant Hydrotrope
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century for cosmetic formulations. Designed to replace natural soap-based cleansers with improved stability and mildness.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR