TEA-Laureth Sulfate

TEA-Laureth Sulfate

AKA “Triethanolamine lauryl ether sulfate, RefChem:891252, SCHEMBL1490955, TRIETHANOLAMINE POLYOXYETHYLENE LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, ALOVPZWOOLXQEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N, CBA02882, 2-[2-dodecoxyethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol;sulfuric acid”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Tea-laureth sulfate

AKA: Triethanolamine lauryl ether sulfate, RefChem:891252, SCHEMBL1490955, TRIETHANOLAMINE POLYOXYETHYLENE LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, ALOVPZWOOLXQEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N, CBA02882, 2-[2-dodecoxyethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol;sulfuric acid

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 5

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-, compd. with .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (1:1)

Formula

C18H41NO7S

Mol. Weight

415.60

CAS #

27028-82-6

Form

Powder

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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.

Removes Impurities

Creates Lather

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Developed as a synthetic surfactant in the mid-20th century by combining triethanolamine with ethoxylated lauryl sulfate. Designed to be a milder alternative to some traditional sulfate-based cleansers in shampoos and body washes.