Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Amino acid-based (taurine-derived) surfactant regarded as very mild; suitable for sensitive skin; biodegradable. Coconut oil-derived fatty acid component with taurine backbone; the magnesium salt variant of the more common sodium methyl cocoyl taurate; excellent mildness profile makes it a popular sulfate alternative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate safe in cosmetics?
Amino acid-based (taurine-derived) surfactant regarded as very mild; suitable for sensitive skin; biodegradable. Coconut oil-derived fatty acid component with taurine backbone; the magnesium salt variant of the more common sodium methyl cocoyl taurate; excellent mildness profile makes it a popular sulfate alternative The EU classifies Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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