murphyZinc Coceth Sulfate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Zinc Coconut Sulfate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil-derived alcohols and sulfuric acid, combined with zinc salts and ethylene oxide.
Synthesized by sulfonation of ethoxylated coconut alcohols, followed by neutralization with zinc compounds.
Zinc di(coco-alkylpoly(oxyethylene)sulfate) (1-4 mol EO average)
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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
Restricted By
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR