Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula
What does it do?
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate?
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula
Is Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is 12765-39-8, 61791-42-2.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 19/10/2020