Sodium Cocoyl Taurate

Sodium Cocoyl Taurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Taurate, Cocoyl Taurate Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil through saponification and subsequent chemical modification with taurine. Synthesized by condensing coconut fatty acids with taurine amino acid via amidation reaction.
Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-, N-coco acyl derivatives, monosodium salts
CAS #
86089-05-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on2%
Rinse-off0.3–21.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2015 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR