TEA-Laureth Sulfate

AKA: Triethanolamine lauryl ether sulfate, TRIETHANOLAMINE POLYOXYETHYLENE LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, ALOVPZWOOLXQEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N, CBA02882, 2-[2-dodecoxyethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol;sulfuric acid
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which are natural sources of lauryl alcohol and fatty acids. Synthesized through ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol, followed by sulfation and neutralization with triethanolamine.
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
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.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off3–14%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR