Disodium C12-14 Sec-Pareth-9 Sulfosuccinate
AKA “Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Disodium c12-14 sec-pareth-9 sulfosuccinate
AKA: Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Disodium C12-14 Sec-Pareth-9 Sulfosuccinate is the disodium salt of a misture of synthetic secondary C12-14 alcohols with an average ethoxylation value of 9, partially esterified with sulfosucinic acid
CAS #
68815-56-5
Form
Liquid
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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
Synthetic anionic surfactant created as a softer alternative to traditional detergents, designed to provide thorough cleansing while minimizing irritation to eyes and sensitive skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR