Disodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate
AKA “Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Disodium c12-15 pareth sulfosuccinate
AKA: Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(C12-15-alkyl)-.omega.-3-carboxy-1-oxo-2-sulfopropyloxy-, disodium salts (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Functions: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Surfactant - Hydrotrope Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
68311-03-5; 39354-45-5; 58450-52-5; 40754-59-4; 42015-08-0; 68815-56-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Mild synthetic surfactant developed in modern cosmetic chemistry to replace harsher cleansing agents, formulated for gentle personal care applications.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR