Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate

Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut-Derived Surfactant, Taurine Derivative
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and methyltaurine, a synthetic amino acid derivative. Synthesized through acylation of coconut fatty acids followed by condensation with methyltaurine and sodium salt formation.
2-(N-Coco-acyl-N-methylamino)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium 2-methylaminoethanesulfonate salt
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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