DEA-Myristyl Sulfate

AKA: Diethanolamine myristyl sulfate, Diethanolamine tetradecyl sulfate, 65104-61-2, Diethanolammonium myristyl sulfate, Tetradecyl sulfate (1:1), Diethanolamine salt, DEA-MYRISTYL SULFATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid and diethanolamine, both petroleum-derived or plant-oil-derived synthetic compounds. Synthesized through sulfation and esterification reactions to create an anionic surfactant molecule.
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium tetradecyl sulphate
Formula
C18H41NO6S
Mol. Weight
399.60
CAS #
65104-61-2
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 lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR