Calcium Lauroyl Taurate

AKA: 138705-25-6, N-Lauroyltaurine calcium salt, Ethanesulfonic acid, Calcium salt (2:1)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil fatty acids and taurine, an amino acid compound. Synthesized through condensation reaction between lauroyl chloride and taurine under controlled chemical conditions.
Ethanesulfonic Acid, 2-[(1-Oxododecyl)Amino]-, Calcium Salt (2:1)
Formula
C28H56CaN2O8S2
Mol. Weight
653.00
CAS #
138705-25-6
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
Boosts Collagen
Antimicrobial
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.48–11%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2015 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR