Sodium Laureth Sulfate
AKA “sodium;2-dodecoxyethyl sulfate, Sodium 2-(dodecyloxy)ethyl sulphate, Sodium lauryl oxyethyl sulfate, 2-(Dodecyloxy)ethyl sodium sulfate, Sodium 2-(dodecyloxy)ethyl sulfate, Ethanol, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium laureth sulfate
AKA: Sodium;2-dodecoxyethyl sulfate, Sodium 2-(dodecyloxy)ethyl sulphate, Sodium lauryl oxyethyl sulfate, 2-(Dodecyloxy)ethyl sodium sulfate, Sodium 2-(dodecyloxy)ethyl sulfate, Ethanol, Hydrogen sulfate, Sodium salt
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Foam Boosting · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not Clean
A gentle cleanser that removes dirt and oil while creating a light, airy lather. Helps create smooth texture in formulas.
Formula
C14H29NaO5S
Mol. Weight
332.43
CAS #
3088-31-1, 9004-82-4, 68891-38-3, 1335-72-4, 68585-34-2, 91648-56-5
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which contain lauryl alcohol as a natural fatty alcohol precursor. Synthesized through ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol, then sulfated to create the anionic surfactant.
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Foam Boosting
Benefits
Removes Impurities
Emulsifier
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
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Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Highly Suitable
Restricted By
EWG Score3
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-3, medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Agencies
Safety review of phenoxyethanol when used as a preservati...
B Dréno, T Zuberbier, C Gelmetti, G Gontijo, M Marinovich
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 2019
Safety Assessment of Diethanolamine and Its Salts as Used...
Monice M Fiume, Bart Heldreth, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen + 6 more
International journal of toxicology, 2017
Safety Assessment of Diethanolamine and Its Salts as Used...
Monice M Fiume, Bart Heldreth, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen + 6 more
International journal of toxicology, 2017
Safety Assessment of Diethanolamine and Its Salts as Used...
Monice M Fiume, Bart Heldreth, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen + 6 more
International journal of toxicology, 2017
Phenoxyethanol Safety Assessment
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR