Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide

Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Fatty Acid Surfactant, Mild Cleanser
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from isopalmitic acid and methyltaurine, members of the synthetic surfactant chemical family. Produced through amidation reaction between the fatty acid and the amino acid derivative.
Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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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.
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
Lifts away dirt and oil
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.
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR