murphyDisodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfosuccinate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from C12-15 fatty alcohols and sulfosuccinic acid through synthetic chemical processes. Produced by ethoxylation followed by sulfonation and neutralization with sodium hydroxide.
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
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
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR