DEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate

AKA: Diethanolamine Lauryl-Myristyl Sulfate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

Bis-(2-hydroxytheyl)ammonium (C12-13)-alkylsulfate

CAS #

243133-68-8

Form

Powder

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.

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Traditional Use

A synthetic anionic surfactant created in the mid-20th century for industrial and cosmetic cleaning applications. Designed to provide improved cleansing power and stability compared to natural fatty acid-based cleansers.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Sephora Clean at Sephora Target Clean Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes MADE SAFE EWG VERIFIED

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU✔ permitted

JAPAN✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR