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sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
AKA “Sodium cocoyl taurate, methyl cocoyl taurate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
AKA: Sodium cocoyl taurate
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle coconut-derived cleanser that removes makeup, oil, and impurities while keeping skin soft and balanced.
CAS #
12765-39-8, 61791-42-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid-derived surfactant created in the late 20th century from coconut oil and the amino acid taurine, designed as a mild cleanser alternative to harsh sulfates.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Potassium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Cocoyl Taurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Cocoyl Taurate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Method for Simultaneous Determination of Amino Acid Surfactants Sodium N-Lauroylsarcosinate and Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate in Personal Care Products
Thangarathinam K, Narayanan U
Journal of chromatographic science, 2025
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Method for Simultaneous Determination of Amino Acid Surfactants Sodium N-Lauroylsarcosinate and Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate in Personal Care Products
Thangarathinam K, Narayanan U
Journal of chromatographic science, 2025
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR