murphyPotassium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium methylparaben, Methylparaben, Potassium salt, Benzoic acid, Methyl ester, 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and taurine, combined with potassium salts. Synthesized through acylation of taurine with coconut fatty acids, then potassium neutralization.
Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-methylamino-, N-coco acyl derivs., potassium salts
Formula
C8H7KO3
Mol. Weight
190.24
CAS #
26112-07-2
Form
Liquid
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.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR