TEA-C10-15 Alkyl Sulfate

AKA: TEA Alkyl Sulfate, Triethanolamine Alkyl Sulfate

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut, palm kernel, or other plant-based fatty alcohols containing 10-15 carbon chains. Produced through sulfation of alkyl alcohols, followed by neutralization with triethanolamine.

Sulfuric acid, C10-15-alkyl esters, compounds with 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Foaming

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Creates Lather

Cleansing Surfactant

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️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 Sephora Clean at Sephora Target Clean Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes MADE SAFE EWG VERIFIED

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2013

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU✔ permitted

JAPAN✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR