TEA-C10-15 Alkyl Sulfate
AKA “TEA Alkyl Sulfate, Triethanolamine Alkyl Sulfate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Tea-c10-15 alkyl sulfate
AKA: TEA Alkyl Sulfate, Triethanolamine Alkyl Sulfate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sulfuric acid, C10-15-alkyl esters, compounds with 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol
Form
Powder
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Functions
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic anionic surfactant created by sulphating C10-15 chain alkyl alcohols and neutralizing with triethanolamine, developed as a mild cleanser for personal care products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR