Tetradecanoic acid, 2-sulfoethyl ester, sodium salt
Formula
C16H31NaO5S
Mol. Weight
358.50
CAS #
37747-10-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant combining myristic acid with isethionic acid. Developed as a mild, conditioning cleanser for sensitive skin and baby care products.