Sodium Deceth Sulfate

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Decyl Ether Sulfate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut or palm oil fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide, combined with sulfuric acid or its salts. Synthesized through ethoxylation of decyl alcohol followed by sulfation and sodium neutralization.

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

CAS #

68630-97-7

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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews

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

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

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