murphyDisodium C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5 Sulfosuccinate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm-derived fatty alcohols and sulfosuccinic acid as starting materials. Synthesized through ethoxylation followed by sulfosuccinylation to create the surfactant compound.
Disodium C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5 Sulfosuccinate is the disodium salt of a misture of synthetic secondary C12-14 alcohols with an average ethoxylation value of 5, partially esterified with sulfosucinic acid
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR