TEA-Laurate

TEA-Laurate

AKA “Triethanolamine laurate, 2224-49-9, Caswell No. 887A, Lauric acid, triethanolamine salt, DTXSID8047183, TOHO LT, 9403LC9W1J, EINECS 218-749-9, compound with 2, 2', 2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

TEA-Laurate

AKA: Triethanolamine laurate, 2224-49-9, Caswell No. 887A, Lauric acid, Triethanolamine salt, DTXSID8047183, TOHO LT, 9403LC9W1J, EINECS 218-749-9, Compound with 2, 2', 2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Lauric acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)

Formula

C18H39NO5

Mol. Weight

349.50

CAS #

2224-49-9

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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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Creates Lather

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic surfactant and emulsifier created by combining triethanolamine with lauric acid (derived from coconut oil). Used in modern cosmetics and personal care products as a cleansing and conditioning agent.