DEA-Laureth Sulfate

DEA-Laureth Sulfate 1
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AKA: Diethanolamine Laureth Sulfate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils and diethanolamine as starting materials. Synthesized through ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol followed by sulfation and neutralization with diethanolamine.
Dodecanol, ethoxylated, sulfates, bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium salts (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
58855-36-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2011 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR