Sodium Methyl Palmitoyl Taurate

Sodium Methyl Palmitoyl Taurate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 517052
AKA: Sodium N-methyl-N-palmitoyltaurate, NIKKOL PMT, Taurine, Sodium salt, Ethanesulfonic acid, SODIUM PALMITOYL METHYL TAURATE, Sodium salt (1:1)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty acids and the amino acid taurine, typically sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through acylation and sulfonation reactions combining palmitoyl chloride with taurine and sodium.
Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxohexadecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate
Formula
C19H38NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
399.60
CAS #
3737-55-1
Form
Liquid
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.
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
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR