Disodium Laureth-6 Sulfosuccinate
AKA “Lauryl sulfosuccinate, Mild surfactant
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Disodium laureth-6 sulfosuccinate
AKA: Lauryl sulfosuccinate, Mild surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(3-carboxy-1-oxo-3-sulfopropyl)-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)- , disodium salt
CAS #
58450-52-5
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.
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
Synthesized as part of the sulfosuccinate ester class in late 20th-century cosmetic development. Created to balance cleansing efficacy with skin gentleness in personal care products.
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