Dioctyl sulfosuccinate
Agent Name
Dioctyl sulfosuccinate
CAS Number
2373-23-1
Formula
C20-H38-O7-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
1,4-Dioctyl sulfobutanedioate; Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 1,4-dioctyl ester; Empimin OT; Succinic acid, sulfo-, 1,4-dioctyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Emulsifiers/Surfactants
Sources/Uses
Used as chemical intermediate, surface-active agent (prolongs pyrethroid activity), and sludge remover (crude oil tanks); [HSDB]
Comments
Anionic and nonionic soaps and detergents may be toxic if ingested--may cause vomiting and diarrhea; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: