DIOCTYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE
Prepared at the 37th JECFA (1990), published in FNP 52 (1992) superseding specifications prepared at the 27th JECFA (1983), published in FNP 28 (1983). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 55th JECFA (2000). An ADI of 0-0.1 mg/kg bw was established at the 44th JECFA (1995)
SYNONYMS DSS, docusate sodium, INS No. 480
DEFINITION
Chemical names Sodium 1,4-bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-sulfosuccinate; butanedioic acid, sulfo-1,4-bis-(2-ethylhexyl) ester sodium salt; dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate
C.A.S. number 577-11-7
Chemical formula C20H37NaO7S
Formula weight 444.56
Assay Not less than 98.5% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White, wax-like, plastic solid, having a characteristic odour suggestive of
octanol, but free from odour of other solvents
FUNCTIONAL USESEmulsifying agent, wetting agent
