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
Plant Oil
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A modern anionic surfactant developed in the latter half of the 20th century as a gentler alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate. Designed to reduce skin irritation in shampoos and cleansers.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR