TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate

TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Triethanolamine PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil fatty acids through extraction and refinement processes. Produced by sulfonation of the fatty acid chains followed by PEGylation and neutralization with triethanolamine.
Ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-, compds. with polyethylene glycol hydrogen sulfate 2-(coco acylamino)ethyl ether
CAS #
73246-94-3
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.
Hydrotrope
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
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