Sodium lauryl sulfosuccinate

Sodium lauryl sulfosuccinate is an anionic sulfosuccinate surfactant used in wetting and cleaning formulations. Its hydrophobic chain associates with oily surfaces and soil, while the ionic portion supports dispersion into water. The resulting interfacial activity contributes wetting, detergency and foam in surfactant blends.

This commercial identity is associated with CAS 71963-18-3. The surfactant is incorporated into aqueous cleaning systems together with compatible co-surfactants. Its balance with other anionic, nonionic or amphoteric ingredients affects foam character and wetting behavior in the finished blend. Sodium lauryl sulfate and ethoxylated laureth sulfosuccinates are separate chemical identities with different structures and formulation profiles.

Typical Applications

• Aqueous detergent blends: Used as an anionic component in formulated cleaners to help detach and disperse soil. It is combined with other surfactants where the formulation needs a balance of wetting, cleaning and foam.
• Wetting and foaming concentrates: Used in specialty surfactant packages designed to spread water over poorly wetted surfaces. The finished package supplies the concentration and delivery format required for the relevant cleaning process.

Specifications

Specifications describe the standard grade. Tolerance, test method and documentation package are confirmed per order.