Ammonium Myreth Sulfate

AKA “RefChem:112181, Ammonium myristyl ether sulfate”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Ammonium myreth sulfate

AKA: RefChem:112181, Ammonium myristyl ether sulfate

Synthetic · Cleansing | Foaming | Surfactant - Cleansing · EWG: 2

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Medicated Active

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle yet effective cleanser that removes dirt and oil while creating a luxurious lather for a thorough cleanse.

Formula

C28H62NO5S-

Mol. Weight

524.90

CAS #

27731-61-9

Form

Powder

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from myreth alcohol and sulfuric acid or sulfur trioxide as starting materials. Synthesized through sulfation of ethoxylated myristyl alcohol, then neutralized with ammonia.

Function

Cleansing | Foaming | Surfactant - Cleansing

Benefits

Removes Impurities

Creates Lather

Cleansing Surfactant

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

Synthesized in the mid-20th century as a polyethoxylated sulfate of myristic acid. Developed as a gentler surfactant variant for modern cosmetics with no traditional background.

Skin Types

all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Target

General

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy Safe

Yes

EWG Score2

CIR Safety Findings

ewg-2, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Feb 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR