| abstract |
The present invention is directed to general formulas (I) and / or (II) wherein R is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C 6-22 alkyl group, X and Y are independently a hydrogen atom, Alternatively, it is a cation that can form a water-soluble salt and is selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, ammonium and organic ammonium. A mixture of alkyl sulfosuccinate monoesters represented by, based on the total amount of alkyl sulfosuccinate monoesters represented by the formula (I) and (II), 30 to 70 wt% C 16 alkyl It relates to a mixture characterized in that it comprises a sulfosuccinate monoester and 30 to 70% by weight of a C18 alkyl sulfosuccinate monoester. The invention also relates to the use of the mixture in the production of cosmetic and / or pharmaceutical compositions. |