murphyDEA-Lauryl Sulfate
AKA: 143-00-0, DIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE, Condanol dls, Stepanol dea, Texapon dls, Sipon ld, Propaste D
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which are converted to lauryl alcohol through hydrogenation. Synthesized by sulfonation of lauryl alcohol, then neutralized with diethanolamine to form the final surfactant.
bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium decyl sulphate
Formula
C16H37NO6S
Mol. Weight
371.50
CAS #
143-00-0
Form
Powder
State
Dodecyl sulfate, [diethanolamine salt] appears as clear to pale-yellow liquid with a mild odor. May float or sink and mix with water. (USCG, 1999)
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.
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR