Disodium Deceth-5 Sulfosuccinate
AKA “Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Disodium deceth-5 sulfosuccinate
AKA: Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl)-.omega.-(decyloxy)-, disodium salt
CAS #
68630-97-7
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.
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
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