Triethanolamine lauryl sulfate

Triethanolamine lauryl sulfate (CAS 139-96-8), also known as TEA-Lauryl Sulfate, is an anionic surfactant used in personal care and cosmetic manufacturing. Also marketed as Drene and Texapon TH.

Where is Triethanolamine lauryl sulfate used?

• Shampoo: primary foaming and cleansing agent
• Body washes and liquid hand soaps: stable, dense lather compatible with conditioning additives
• Fragrance systems, facial cleansers and shaving creams: emulsifying action suspends oils and particulates for rinsing
• Specialty cleansing products: adjusts foam profile and viscosity response
• It solubilizes sebum and styling product residues from the scalp and hair shaft.

Good to know: Often combined with amphoteric or nonionic co-surfactants to achieve specific performance goals. Buyers should confirm active content and pH range with suppliers when qualifying batches for formulation consistency.

Commercial specifications

• Active matter concentrations commonly around 40% for industrial use