TEA-C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate
AKA “TEA Alkyl Sulfate, Triethanolamine Alkyl Sulfate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Tea-c12-15 alkyl sulfate
AKA: TEA Alkyl Sulfate, Triethanolamine Alkyl Sulfate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-15-alkyl esters, compds. with triethanolamine
CAS #
68815-25-8
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
Developed as a synthetic surfactant in the cosmetics industry during the 20th century. Created to provide effective cleansing while maintaining skin compatibility 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