Additives · Emulsifier

Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate

A wetting agent used in some powdered drinks and cocoa.

Where it's restricted

What each rule says, with sources

• ✓ US (FDA): Allowed FDA allows it in limited uses. Source
• ! Texas: Warning label required from 2027-01-01 Labels developed on or after January 1, 2027 must warn that the product contains an ingredient not recommended for consumption in Australia, Canada, the EU or the UK. (SB 25 (2025)) Source
• ! Louisiana: Warning label required from 2028-01-01 Products containing it must carry a QR code disclosure from January 1, 2028. (SB 14, Act 463 (2025)) Source

Also listed on labels as: Docusate Sodium, Dioctyl Sodium Sulphosuccinate.

Products that list it

15 products in USDA's label data name Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate in their ingredients.

• Unsweetened Drink Mix Hawaiian Punch · Powdered Drinks · 2 additives banned somewhere
• Brioche Specialty Breads Carter's · Breads & Buns · 5 additives banned somewhere
• Drink Mix, 6 Assorted Flavors The Jel Sert Company · Powdered Drinks · 4 additives banned somewhere
• Flavor Aid, Soft Drink Mix, Grape Flavor Aid · Powdered Drinks · 2 additives banned somewhere
• Lemonade Soft Drink Mix, Lemonade Wyler's · Powdered Drinks · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Pineapple Flavored Soda, Pineapple Fanta · Soda · 2 additives banned somewhere
• Assorted Flavors Drink Mix, Assorted Jel Sert · Powdered Drinks · 3 additives banned somewhere
• Cherry Flavored Soft Drink Mix, Cherry Flavor Aid · Powdered Drinks · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Unsweetened Drink Mix, Fruit Juicy Red Hawaiian Punch · Powdered Drinks · 2 additives banned somewhere
• Lemonade Flavored Soft Drink Mix, Lemonade Flavor Aid · Powdered Drinks · 1 additive banned somewhere
• Tropical Punch Soft Drink Mix, Tropical Punch Wyler's · Powdered Drinks · 1 additive banned somewhere · 2 package sizes
• Electric Grape Soft Drink Mix, Electric Grape Wyler's · Powdered Drinks · 2 additives banned somewhere