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TEA-Palmitate
AKA “Triethanolamine palmitate, 49719-60-0, QV8D9F3UKB, TEA PALMITATE, Palmitic acid, triethanolamine salt, TROLAMINE PALMITATE, DTXSID7068508, palmitic acid triethanolamine salt, EINECS 256-444-2”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
TEA-Palmitate
AKA: Triethanolamine palmitate, 49719-60-0, QV8D9F3UKB, TEA PALMITATE, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine salt, TROLAMINE PALMITATE, DTXSID7068508, Palmitic acid triethanolamine salt, EINECS 256-444-2
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium palmitate
Formula
C22H47NO5
Mol. Weight
405.60
CAS #
49719-60-0
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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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed by combining triethanolamine with palmitic acid (derived from palm oil) in the 20th century. Used in cosmetics as a cleanser and conditioning agent.
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
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR