Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

AKA: 4680-44-8, Butanedioic acid, 1, 4-diheptyl ester, Sodium salt, SINNOZON MH 85, SUCCINIC ACID, DIHEPTYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT, S-SODIUM SALT, 4-DIHEPTYL ESTER
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Sodium 1,4-diheptyl sulphonatosuccinate
Formula
C18H33NaO7S
Mol. Weight
416.50
CAS #
4680-44-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR