TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Triethanolamine tridecylbenzenesulfonate, 61886-59-7, Tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid, Compound with 2, 2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Not Clean
Tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Formula
C25H46NO6S-
Mol. Weight
488.70
CAS #
61886-59-7
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed combining triethanolamine with a long-chain aromatic sulfonate compound. Created in the 20th century as a strong detergent for industrial and personal care applications.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR