Sodium Methyltaurate

Sodium Methyltaurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sodium 2-(methylamino)ethanesulfonate, Sodium N-methyltaurinate, Ethanesulfonic acid, Sodium salt (1:1)
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-(methylamino)-, monosodium salt
Formula
C3H8NNaO3S
Mol. Weight
161.16
CAS #
4316-74-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound derived from taurine (an amino acid found naturally in animal tissues). Developed for use in mild cleansing and conditioning formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR