MEA-Lauryl Sulfate

AKA: Monoethanolamine lauryl sulfate, 4722-98-9, SABOSOL MEA, SULFETAL MF, TEXAPON MLS, EMPICOL LQ33/F, MEA LAURYL SULPHATE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils as the primary fatty acid source material. Synthesized through sulfation of lauryl alcohol followed by neutralization with monoethanolamine.
(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium dodecylsulphate
Formula
C14H33NO5S
Mol. Weight
327.48
CAS #
4722-98-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off5–35%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR