Disodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not 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)
CAS #
68311-03-5; 39354-45-5; 58450-52-5; 40754-59-4; 42015-08-0; 68815-56-5
Form
Liquid
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR