Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is a surfactant . It is a disodium salt of ethoxylated lauryl alcohol bound to sulfosuccinic acid. Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is primarily used in cleansing products, including bubble baths, bath soaps and detergents, shampoos and shaving cream.
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a cleansing agent or a surfactant commonly found in shampoos and hair cleansing formulas. It is a mild, anionic, and non-irritating surfactant but has great foaming properties. It has been recommended for use in gentle cleansers and for babies or sensitive skin. Is disodium Laureth sulfosuccinate a sulfate? No. It is a compound in which the sulfate ion has been replaced by a sulfonated ester, thus providing a safe, effective, and non-irritating cleanser. As opposed to sulfates which are small molecules, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a large molecule that cannot penetrate into the scalp or skin.
Use in Cosmetics and Soap Making
Acne Treatments, Baby Shampoo, Baby Soap, Bath Oils, Body Wash, Bubble Bath, Carpet Cleaners, Conditioners, Cosmetics, Emulsion Polymerization, Exfoliant Scrub, Eye Liner, Facial Cleaner, Foam Booster, Hair Care, Hair Conditioner, Hand Soap, Hydrotrope, Lime Soap Dispersant, Lipsticks, Liquid Hand Soap, Shampoo, Shampoo Sulfate Free, Shaving Cream, Shower Gels, Skin Care Products, Skin Fresheners
What is DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE used for?
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is found in low concentrations in toothpaste, shampoos, shaving creams, and bubble bath formulations for its foaming and surfactant properties and for its thickening ability. In shampoos, it provides mild cleansing and rich lathering properties, without stripping the moisture from the hair. It should not exceed the concentration of 1% in products intended for prolonged skin contact.
Origin
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is synthesized by treating lauryl alcohol with sulfur trioxide gas, oleum, or chlorosulfuric acid to produce hydrogen lauryl sulfate. The resulting product is then neutralized by the addition of sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate.
What does DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE do in a formulation?
- Cleansing
- Foam boosting
- Foaming
- Surfactant
Description
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is a top performing surfactant that has many advantages when formulating. It is easy to use, very mild , highly water soluble and used in a wide pH range.
The disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is a top choice for making any number of products where a natural focus is desired. Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, also known as DLS, or DLS mild, is the perfect choice for making non irritating natural products – from ultra mild shampoos, products for sensitive skin, baby products, facial products and so many other gentle and natural hair care and skin care products. Since the DLS is non-irritating and doesn’t strip hair or skin of their natural oils, and cleans effectively, the skin and hair are left feeling soft and conditioned after rinse off of the formulated product.
