murphyDisodium C12-14 Pareth-2 Sulfosuccinate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Mild Surfactant, Cleanser
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from C12-14 alkyl alcohols and sulfosuccinic acid, both petroleum-based synthetic chemicals. Synthesized through ethoxylation of the alkyl alcohol followed by esterification with sulfosuccinic acid and neutralization with sodium hydroxide.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(C12-14-alkyl)-.omega.-3-carboxy-1-oxo-2-sulfopropyloxy-, disodium salts (2 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.
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
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
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 589)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 589)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2011 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR