Sodium Coceth Sulfate

AKA: Coconut Ether Sulfate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Clean

OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide, a petrochemical compound. Synthesized through ethoxylation of coconut alkyl alcohols followed by sulfation and sodium neutralization.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(coco-alkyl)oxy-, sodium salts (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

68891-38-3

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

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.

Surfactant Cleansing

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Credo Beauty

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR