Potassium Taurate

AKA: Reparin, Reparine, Taurine, Monopotassium Salt, Potassium 2-aminoethylsulfonate, Potassium 2-aminoethanesulfonate, Ethanesulfonic acid, Monopotassium salt
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from taurine, a naturally occurring amino acid, combined with potassium compounds through chemical synthesis. Produced by reacting taurine with potassium hydroxide or potassium salts under controlled conditions.
2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid, potassium salt
Formula
C2H6KNO3S
Mol. Weight
163.24
CAS #
22890-34-2
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
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR