murphyTEA-Laurate
AKA: Triethanolamine laurate, 2224-49-9, Caswell No. 887A, Lauric acid, Triethanolamine salt, TOHO LT, Compound with 2, 2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which contain lauric acid and fatty acids. Produced through esterification of lauric acid with triethanolamine (TEA) via chemical synthesis.
Lauric acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Formula
C18H39NO5
Mol. Weight
349.50
CAS #
2224-49-9
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off8%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR