Ammonium Myreth Sulfate
AKA “27731-61-9, RefChem:112181, DTXSID1049728, Ammonium myristyl ether sulfate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Ammonium myreth sulfate
AKA: 27731-61-9, RefChem:112181, DTXSID1049728, Ammonium myristyl ether sulfate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Medicated Active
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(tetradecyloxy)-, ammonium salt
Formula
C28H62NO5S-
Mol. Weight
524.90
CAS #
27731-61-9
Form
Powder
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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.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR