murphyTEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate
AKA: Triethanolamine tridecylbenzenesulfonate, 61886-59-7, Tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid, Compound with 2, 2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginTEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate is synthesized from tridecylbenzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon derived from petroleum or synthetic sources. The compound is produced through sulfonation of tridecylbenzene, followed by neutralization with triethanolamine (TEA).
Tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Formula
C25H46NO6S-
Mol. Weight
488.70
CAS #
61886-59-7
Form
Liquid
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.
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
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 544)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2010
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR