TEA-C11-15 Alkyl Sulfate
AKA “TEA Alkyl Sulfate, Triethanolamine Alkyl Sulfate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Tea-c11-15 alkyl sulfate
AKA: TEA Alkyl Sulfate, Triethanolamine Alkyl Sulfate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
TEA-C11-15 Alkyl Sulfate is the triethanolamine salt of the sulfate ester of a mixture of synthetic C11-15 fatty alcohols
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 synthetic anionic surfactant made by sulphating C11-15 chain alkyl alcohols and neutralizing with triethanolamine, developed in the mid-20th century as a cleansing agent in shampoos and body washes.
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