Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate

AKA “Ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, NIKKOL MMT, Sodium N-methyl-N-myristoyl taurate, EINECS 242-349-3, n-myristoyl-n-methyltaurine sodium salt, Sodium N-myristoyl methyl taurate”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Sodium methyl myristoyl taurate

AKA: Ethanesulfonic acid, Sodium salt, NIKKOL MMT, Sodium N-methyl-N-myristoyl taurate, EINECS 242-349-3, N-myristoyl-n-methyltaurine sodium salt, Sodium N-myristoyl methyl taurate

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Amino Acid

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleanser that removes dirt and oil while creating a light, airy lather. Derived from coconut, it leaves skin feeling clean without stripping natural moisture.

Formula

C17H34NNaO4S

Mol. Weight

371.50

CAS #

18469-44-8

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.

Foaming

Cleansing

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

Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant Cleansing, Anti

Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Fights Acne, Removes dirt and impurities, Creates cleansing foam, Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic surfactant based on taurine (an amino acid) and myristic acid. Developed as a gentle alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate in cleansing formulations.