| Description |
It is widely used in syndets. Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate is a sulfate-free anionic surfactant. Being a mild anionic surfactant, it is used across a wide array of personal care formulations, especially in mild hair shampoos, baby shampoos, foam baths and shower gels. Typically it is used along with other anionic surfactants like Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate wherein they reduce the irritancy of the formulation. It is also known as Plantapon SUS. |
| INCI |
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate (DLSS) |
| Appearance |
White fine powder |
| Usage rate |
Can be added to formulas as is. Recommended use level 4 - 40% depending on desired foaming and cleansing effects. For external use only. |
| Applications |
Body washes, shampoos, bubble baths, cleansing lotions, creams, bar soaps, baby products, hair conditioners, cream rinses. |
| Scent |
Characteristically detergent |
| pH |
6.5 - 7.5 (in 5% aqueous solution) |
| Charge |
Anionic |
| Solubility |
Water |
| Why do we use it in formulations? |
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate (LSS) is an excellent cleanser and foam booster, creates wonderful, luxurious and conditioning lather. |
| Strengths |
Cleansing, foaming & skin conditioning surfactant |
| Benefits |
- Very mild co-surfactant compatible with anionic, nonionic, amphoteric surfactants (also useful as primary surfactant), especially suitable for products for delicate skin & baby shampoos, good foaming & cleansing effects, also useful as secondary o/w emulsifier.
- It is an excellent Foaming agent which produces a creamy rich lather in your products.
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