DEA-Myristyl Sulfate
AKA “Diethanolamine myristyl sulfate, Diethanolamine tetradecyl sulfate, 65104-61-2, FJ0B364Y0K, diethanolammonium myristyl sulfate, EINECS 265-433-1, Tetradecyl sulfate (1:1), diethanolamine salt, RefChem:585244, DEA-MYRISTYL SULFATE [INCI]
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Dea-myristyl sulfate
AKA: Diethanolamine myristyl sulfate, Diethanolamine tetradecyl sulfate, 65104-61-2, FJ0B364Y0K, Diethanolammonium myristyl sulfate, EINECS 265-433-1, Tetradecyl sulfate (1:1), Diethanolamine salt, RefChem:585244, DEA-MYRISTYL SULFATE [INCI]
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium tetradecyl sulphate
Formula
C18H41NO6S
Mol. Weight
399.60
CAS #
65104-61-2
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
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic anionic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century for cosmetic applications. Designed to provide cleansing and foaming properties in personal care formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR