murphySodium Myreth Sulfate
AKA: UNIPOL ES-40, TEXAPON K 14S SPEZ, Ethanol, Hydrogen sulfate, Sodium salt, SODIUM MYRETH-3 SULFATE, SULFOCHEM ME-60 SURFACTANT, TEXAPON K 14 S SPEZ 70%
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from myreth alcohol and sulfuric acid, both petroleum-derived or plant-oil-based synthetic compounds. Produced through sulfation of myreth alcohol followed by neutralization with sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(tetradecyloxy)-, sodium salt (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C20H41NaO7S
Mol. Weight
448.60
CAS #
25446-80-4
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.
Foaming
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
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR