Dihexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

AKA: 6001-97-4, Butanedioic acid, 1, 4-bis(1-methylpentyl) ester, Sodium salt, Bis(1-methylamyl) sodium sulfosuccinate, Aerosol MA, LANKROPOL KMA, ALPHASOL MA, Di-2-hexyl sodium sulfosuccinate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Sodium 1,4-di(1-methylpentyl)-2-sulphonatosuccinate
Formula
C16H29NaO7S
Mol. Weight
388.50
CAS #
6001-97-4
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
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant created for mild cleansing formulations in cosmetics. Developed as an alternative to harsher sulfates with reduced skin irritation potential.
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-reviewed1 paper
⚖️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