Surfactant / sulfosuccinate
DISODIUM C12-14 ALKETH-3 SULFOSUCCINATE (FORMERLY DISODIUM C12-14 PARETH-3 SULFOSUCCINATE)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A mild anionic sulfosuccinate cleansing surfactant based on ethoxylated C12-14 fatty alcohols, used as a primary or secondary detergent in gentle facial and body washes, micellar waters and rinse-off cleansers.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild anionic sulfosuccinate surfactant used for gentle cleansing
- Less irritating than sulfate surfactants like SLS/SLES
- Good foaming and rinsing properties for face and body washes
- CIR alkyl PEG sulfosuccinate class reviewed favorably for cosmetic use
Known concerns
- Ethoxylated structure can carry residual 1,4-dioxane if not purified
- Best suited for rinse-off formats rather than long leave-on
- Possible mild eye irritation at high concentrations in cleansers
- Generic CAS 68815-56-5 covers a family of variants, exact toxicology may vary
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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