Calcium Lauroyl Taurate

Calcium Lauroyl Taurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 138705-25-6, N-Lauroyltaurine calcium salt, Ethanesulfonic acid, Calcium salt (2:1)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Ethanesulfonic Acid, 2-[(1-Oxododecyl)Amino]-, Calcium Salt (2:1)
Formula
C28H56CaN2O8S2
Mol. Weight
653.00
CAS #
138705-25-6
Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant created in the late 20th century for gentle cleansing formulations. Designed to replace harsher sulfates while maintaining cleansing efficacy in contemporary skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR