Disodium C12-14 Pareth-1 Sulfosuccinate

AKA: Mild Surfactant, Cleanser

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

OriginDerived from C12-14 chain alcohols and sulfosuccinic acid, members of the synthetic surfactant chemical family. Synthesized through esterification and sulfonation of ethoxylated fatty alcohols, then neutralized with sodium.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(C12-14-alkyl)-.omega.-3-carboxy-1-oxo-2-sulfopropyloxy-, disodium salts (1 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

68815-56-5

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Antioxidant Protection

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR