TEA-Oleate

TEA-Oleate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: TRIETHANOLAMINE OLEATE, Triethanolammonium oleate, 2717-15-9, Trietol, Lavon, Belloid fr, Triethanolamine oleic acid salt, Caswell No. 887D, Oleic acid, Triethanolamine salt
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Oleic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Formula
C24H49NO5
Mol. Weight
431.60
CAS #
2717-15-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant created by combining triethanolamine with oleic acid (derived from animal and plant oils) in the mid-20th century. Developed as an emulsifier and cleanser for cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR