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Disodium Laureth-12 Sulfosuccinate
AKA “Lauryl sulfosuccinate, Mild surfactant”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Disodium laureth-12 sulfosuccinate
AKA: Lauryl sulfosuccinate, Mild surfactant
Synthetic · Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Surfactant - Hydrotrope · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Synthetic
Not Clean
A gentle cleanser that removes dirt and oil while creating a rich, luxurious lather. Helps your product clean effectively without stripping skin.
CAS #
58450-52-5
Form
Liquid
Synthetic
Synthetic. Derived from lauryl alcohol and sulfosuccinic acid, both petroleum-derived synthetic compounds. Synthesized through esterification and ethoxylation reactions, then neutralized with sodium hydroxide.
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Surfactant - Hydrotrope
Benefits
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR