Potassium Taurate

Potassium Taurate

AKA “Reparin, Reparine, Taurine, Monopotassium Salt, Potassium 2-aminoethylsulfonate, Potassium 2-aminoethanesulfonate, Ethanesulfonic acid, monopotassium salt”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Potassium taurate

AKA: Reparin, Reparine, Taurine, Monopotassium Salt, Potassium 2-aminoethylsulfonate, Potassium 2-aminoethanesulfonate, Ethanesulfonic acid, Monopotassium salt

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Amino Acid

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleansing agent that removes dirt and oil while keeping skin balanced. Derived from natural amino acids, it creates a soft lather without harsh stripping.

Formula

C2H6KNO3S

Mol. Weight

163.24

CAS #

22890-34-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing Surfactant

Removes Impurities

Traditional Use

Taurine, an amino acid, was first isolated in 1827 from ox bile. Potassium taurate is a modern formulation developed in the 20th century for use as a skin conditioning and cleansing agent in cosmetics, capitalizing on taurine's hydrating properties.