TEA-C12-14 alkyl sulfate

TEA-C12-14 Alkyl Sulfate (CAS 90583-18-9) is an anionic surfactant produced by neutralizing C12-14 fatty alcohol sulfates with triethanolamine.

Where is TEA-C12-14 alkyl sulfate used?

• Personal care: primary or co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes and liquid hand soaps, generating stable lather
• Personal care: removal of oils and soils from skin and hair
• Home care and industrial cleaning: degreasing of hard surfaces, with anionic character supporting soil suspension
• Textile processing: scouring and wetting agent that removes sizing agents, oils and contaminants from fiber before dyeing
• Leather and paper manufacturing: emulsification of processing oils
• It also aids in the uniform dispersion of treatment chemicals across various substrates during the production process.

Commercial specifications

• Active matter content commonly 35% to 40%
• Cosmetic grade meets purity requirements suitable for rinse-off and leave-on formulations
• Bulk supply in drums and IBC containers