Wetting and solubilizing agent.Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt is used as a surfactant, wetting agent and in the preparation of reverse micelles. It is utilized in electrophoresis detection of natural and synthetic estrogens. It also finds use in the drug, cosmetics, food industry and as a laxative to treat constipation. Further, it is used as a food additive, emulsifier and dispersant. It plays an important role as an excipient in the production of tablets and suspensions.

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