TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate

TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate 1
AKA: Triethanolamine PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-, compds. with polyethylene glycol hydrogen sulfate 2-(coco acylamino)ethyl ether
CAS #
73246-94-3
Form
Powder
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.
Hydrotrope
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed combining triethanolamine, polyethylene glycol, and sulfated coconut oil derivatives. Created as a mild cleansing agent for modern personal care 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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR