Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate

INCI: SODIUM CAPROYL METHYLTAURATE

CAS Number
20461-70-5
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; CIR reviewed — safe with qualifications

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

EPA TSCA status listed as INACTIVE — not in active commercial use in US chemical inventory

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate safe in cosmetics?

EPA TSCA status listed as INACTIVE — not in active commercial use in US chemical inventory The EU classifies Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20461-70-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate?

adequate 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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