Ammonium Myristyl Sulfate

AKA “Ammonium tetradecyl sulfate, Ammonium tetradecyl sulphate, 52304-21-9, 1-Tetradecanol, hydrogen sulfate, ammonium salt, EINECS 257-834-5, UNII-LW5244PD75, DTXSID5068736, LW5244PD75, TETRADECYL AMMONIUM SULFATE”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Ammonium myristyl sulfate

AKA: Ammonium tetradecyl sulfate, Ammonium tetradecyl sulphate, 52304-21-9, 1-Tetradecanol, Hydrogen sulfate, Ammonium salt, EINECS 257-834-5, UNII-LW5244PD75, DTXSID5068736, LW5244PD75, TETRADECYL AMMONIUM SULFATE

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

Ammonium tetradecyl sulphate

Formula

C14H33NO4S

Mol. Weight

311.48

CAS #

52304-21-9

Form

Powder

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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.

Foaming

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Removes Impurities

Creates Lather

Cleansing Surfactant

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

Created in the 20th century as a sulfated derivative of myristic acid for use as a surfactant. Designed to provide cleansing properties without significant traditional use history.