Magnesium Laureth Sulfate

AKA: Empicol egb, Empicol egc, Zoharpon mges, Empicol EGC 70, Magnesium laureth-3 sulfate, Aec magnesium laureth sulphate, Magnesium lauryl ether sulfate, Magnesium triethylene glycol lauryl ether sulfate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils converted to lauryl alcohol, then sulfated with sulfuric acid. Created through ethoxylation of lauryl sulfate followed by magnesium salt formation.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-dodecyloxy-, sulfates, magnesium salts (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C36H74MgO14S2
Mol. Weight
819.40
CAS #
62755-21-9
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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