murphyDEA-Methyl Myristate Sulfonate
AKA: Diethanolamine methyl myristate sulfonate, 64131-36-8, Dea-methyl myristate sulfonate [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and diethanolamine as starting materials. Synthesized through esterification and sulfonation reactions to create the sulfonate surfactant compound.
Tetradecanoic acid, 2-sulfo-, 1-methyl ester, 2,2'-iminobisethanol salt
Formula
C19H41NO7S
Mol. Weight
427.60
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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 →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR