AKA: DEA Dodecyl-Tridecyl Pareth Sulfate, Anionic Surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)-.alpha.-(C12-13)-alkyl-.omega.-sulfate, (3 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
243133-69-9
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.
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 modern synthetic surfactant developed for cosmetic formulations in the latter 20th century. Created to offer enhanced detergency and foaming properties in shampoos and body cleansers.