Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, foaming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium 2-[methyloleoylamino]ethane-1-sulphonate
What does it do?
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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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 Oleoyl 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 Oleoyl Taurate?
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium 2-[methyloleoylamino]ethane-1-sulphonate
Is Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate is 137-20-2 / 7308-16-9.
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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: 15/10/2010