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Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
AKA “Empicol egb, Empicol egc, Zoharpon mges, Empicol EGC 70, Magnesium laureth-3 sulfate, Aec magnesium laureth sulphate, Magnesium lauryl ether sulfate, Magnesium triethylene glycol lauryl ether sulfate”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Magnesium laureth sulfate
AKA: Empicol egb, Empicol egc, Zoharpon mges, Empicol EGC 70, Magnesium laureth-3 sulfate, Aec magnesium laureth sulphate, Magnesium lauryl ether sulfate, Magnesium triethylene glycol lauryl ether sulfate
Synthetic · Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not Clean
A gentle cleanser that removes dirt and oil while creating a soft lather. Leaves skin and hair feeling clean without stripping natural moisture.
Formula
C36H74MgO14S2
Mol. Weight
819.40
CAS #
62755-21-9
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from coconut or palm kernel oils converted to lauryl alcohol, then sulfated with sulfuric acid. Created through ethoxylation of lauryl sulfate followed by magnesium salt formation.
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Cleansing
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A modern anionic surfactant developed in the latter half of the 20th century as a gentler alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate. Designed to reduce skin irritation in shampoos and cleansers.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR