sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

sodium methyl cocoyl taurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sodium cocoyl taurate
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OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and taurine, both common natural starting materials. Synthesized through condensation of coconut acyl chlorides with sodium taurate under controlled conditions.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula
CAS #
12765-39-8, 61791-42-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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-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
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 702)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 702)
Eye Irritant in Testing
3 studies / 3 irritating / reactions mild to severe (CIR 702)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.21–6%
Rinse-off0.000095–13%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR