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Surfactant

SODIUM LAUROYL TAURATE

CAS 70609-66-4 Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A taurine-based anionic surfactant from lauric acid — cleanses with very low irritation, making it a frequent choice for gentle facial and body washes alongside isethionates and amino-acid surfactants.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Sensitive-skin compatible
  • Low irritation

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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