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Surfactant

SODIUM METHYL OLEOYL TAURATE

CAS 137-20-2 / 7308-16-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A mild taurate-class surfactant — known for sensitive-skin cleansers and gentle foam. One of the gentler anionic surfactants available, with very low irritation.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Excellent foaming with low irritation
  • Suitable for sensitive skin cleansers
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Possible mild eye sting in concentrate
  • Mainly a processing aid

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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