Disodium Deceth-5 Sulfosuccinate

AKA: Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent

Synthetic

Cleanser

Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl)-.omega.-(decyloxy)-, disodium salt

CAS #

68630-97-7

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.

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

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Boosts Lather

Surfactant Hydrotrope

Antioxidant Protection

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic mild surfactant formulated for gentle cleansing in personal care products, created to provide effective cleaning with reduced irritation potential.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR