Magnesium Laureth Sulfate

AKA “Empicol egb, Empicol egc, Zoharpon mges, Empicol EGC 70, Magnesium laureth-3 sulfate, UKW9G007TZ, Aec magnesium laureth sulphate, Magnesium lauryl ether sulfate, Magnesium triethylene glycol lauryl ether sulfate”

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Ingredient Facts

Magnesium laureth sulfate

AKA: Empicol egb, Empicol egc, Zoharpon mges, Empicol EGC 70, Magnesium laureth-3 sulfate, UKW9G007TZ, Aec magnesium laureth sulphate, Magnesium lauryl ether sulfate, Magnesium triethylene glycol lauryl ether sulfate

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-dodecyloxy-, sulfates, magnesium salts (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C36H74MgO14S2

Mol. Weight

819.40

CAS #

62755-21-9

Form

Powder

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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.

Surfactant Cleansing

Anti-Inflammatory

Fights Acne

Antioxidant

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

A modern anionic surfactant developed in the latter half of the 20th century as a gentler alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate. Designed to reduce skin irritation in shampoos and cleansers.