DEA-Myristyl Sulfate
molecular structure · PubChem
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
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium tetradecyl sulphate
Formula
C18H41NO6S
Mol. Weight
399.60
CAS #
65104-61-2
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.
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic anionic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century for cosmetic applications. Designed to provide cleansing and foaming properties in personal care formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
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: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR