Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate

Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 23700085
AKA: Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate, Sodium lauroyl methyl taurate, ORISTAR SMLT, NIKKOL LMT, Sodium N-methyl-N-lauroyl taurate, Ethanesulfonic acid, Sodium salt
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils and fatty acids, combined with taurine amino acid. Synthesized through condensation and sulfonation reactions to create the taurate salt surfactant structure.
Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate
Formula
C15H30NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
343.50
CAS #
4337-75-1
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid
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.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant Cleansing, Anti
Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Fights Acne, Removes dirt and impurities, Creates cleansing foam, Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.2–0.7%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR