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
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which are converted into fatty acids and then taurine. Synthesized by condensing fatty acids with taurine through chemical coupling to form the sulfonated surfactant.
Sodium 2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate
Formula
C14H28NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
329.43
CAS #
70609-66-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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