Sodium Lauroyl Taurate

INCI: SODIUM LAUROYL TAURATE

CAS Number
7308-16-9 (referenced in CIR taurate report search strategy)
Function
Surfactant–cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed within alkyl taurate amides group (20 ingredients) — safe when formulated to be non-irritating (2015 Final Report)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ocular irritant at 10% in rabbit studies; surfactant irritation at higher concentrations; CIR Panel debated inhalation data gap for spray products

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lauroyl Taurate safe in cosmetics?

Ocular irritant at 10% in rabbit studies; surfactant irritation at higher concentrations; CIR Panel debated inhalation data gap for spray products The EU classifies Sodium Lauroyl Taurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Lauroyl Taurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Lauroyl Taurate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Lauroyl Taurate functions as: Surfactant–cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7308-16-9 (referenced in CIR taurate report search strategy).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Lauroyl Taurate?

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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