TEA-Oleyl Sulfate

TEA-Oleyl Sulfate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Triethanolamine Oleyl Sulfate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from oleic acid, a fatty acid typically sourced from vegetable oils like coconut or palm. Synthesized by sulfating oleic acid, then neutralizing with triethanolamine to form the salt compound.
9(Z)-Octadecenyl hydrogen sulfate, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol (1:1)
CAS #
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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-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR