Sodium Lauroyl Taurate

AKA: Sodium 2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate, Sodium 2-((1-oxododecyl)amino)ethanesulphonate, N-Lauroyltaurine sodium salt, Sodium 2-dodecanamidoethane-1-sulfonate, Sodium;2-(dodecanoylamino)ethanesulfonate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sodium 2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate
Formula
C14H28NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
329.43
CAS #
70609-66-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
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
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a gentle amino acid surfactant derived from taurine (an amino acid) combined with lauric acid, created to provide effective cleansing while being milder than traditional sulfate-based cleansers.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR