Sodium C10-15 Pareth Sulfate

Sodium C10-15 Pareth Sulfate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Surfactant, Anionic Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(C10-15-alkyl)-.omega.-sulfooxy-, sodium salt (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Powder
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic anionic surfactant derived from petrochemical sources. Created to provide effective cleansing and foaming properties in shampoos and body washes.
EWG
1
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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