Magnesium/TEA-Coco-Sulfate
AKA “Magnesium TEA coco sulfate, Magnesium triethanolamine coco sulfate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Magnesium/TEA-Coco-Sulfate
AKA: Magnesium TEA coco sulfate, Magnesium triethanolamine coco sulfate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sulfuric acid, coco-alkyl monoesters, salts with magnesium and tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
CAS #
226994-99-6
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 Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant derived from coconut oil and magnesium salts, developed in the mid-20th century for use in cleansing products as a gentle foaming and conditioning agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR