TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate
AKA “Triethanolamine tridecylbenzenesulfonate, EINECS 263-296-2, 61886-59-7, RefChem:118085, Tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2, 2', 2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate
AKA: Triethanolamine tridecylbenzenesulfonate, EINECS 263-296-2, 61886-59-7, RefChem:118085, Tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid, Compound with 2, 2', 2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Not Clean
Tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
Formula
C25H46NO6S-
Mol. Weight
488.70
CAS #
61886-59-7
Form
Liquid
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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 surfactant developed combining triethanolamine with a long-chain aromatic sulfonate compound. Created in the 20th century as a strong detergent for industrial and personal care applications.
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: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR