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Surfactant

SODIUM METHYLTAURATE

CAS 4316-74-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A small amino-sulfonate sodium salt used as a surfactant building block for the mild methyl taurate cleanser family. Generally low-irritation profile.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant precursor
  • Skin conditioning
  • Low irritation
  • Building block for taurate cleansers

Known concerns

  • Limited public CIR final report on the free salt
  • Variable supplier purity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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