Cleansing Agent

Disodium Laneth-5 Sulfosuccinate

INCI: DISODIUM LANETH-5 SULFOSUCCINATE

Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Disodium Laneth-5 Sulfosuccinate?

Disodium Laneth-5 Sulfosuccinate (INCI: DISODIUM LANETH-5 SULFOSUCCINATE) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl)-.omega.-hydroxy-, ethers with lanolin alcs., disodium salts.

Its declared cosmetic functions are cleansing, foam boosting, hydrotrope and surfactant.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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