Disodium Laureth-12 Sulfosuccinate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lauryl sulfosuccinate, Mild surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(3-carboxy-1-oxo-3-sulfopropyl)-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)-, disodium salt
CAS #
58450-52-5
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.
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
A polyethylene glycol-modified sulfosuccinate ester developed in modern cosmetic chemistry. Designed as a mild surfactant alternative for gentle cleansing formulations.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
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