Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate

INCI: SODIUM METHYL MYRISTOYL TAURATE

CAS Number
18469-44-8
Function
Cleansing agent, foaming agent, surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating (Final Report 12/2015)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ocular irritant at 10% concentration in Draize testing; must be formulated for non-irritation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate safe in cosmetics?

Ocular irritant at 10% concentration in Draize testing; must be formulated for non-irritation The EU classifies Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate functions as: Cleansing agent, foaming agent, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 18469-44-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Methyl Myristoyl 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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