Is Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate safe in cosmetics?
Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
INCI: MAGNESIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE
Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (CAS 223705-12-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant (cleansing)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223705-12-2.
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