Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate

Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 23667652
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate 2
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Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate 3
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AKA: Ethanesulfonic acid, Sodium salt, Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate, NIKKOL SMT, Sodium salt (1:1), Sodium N-methyl-N-stearoyl taurate, Sodium N-stearoyl-N-methyl taurate, Sodium N-stearoyl methyl taurate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which are natural fatty acid sources. Synthesized through sulfonation and methylation of stearic acid esters with taurine.
Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate
Formula
C21H42NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
427.60
CAS #
149-39-3
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-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
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.024–1%
Rinse-off0.0076–4%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2015 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR