Good Surfactant

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

INCI: SODIUM METHYL OLEOYL TAURATE

CAS Number
137-20-2
Function
Mild anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, emulsifier, foam booster
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe Dec 2015, EPA Safer Choice Green Circle

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Mild anionic surfactant with low regulatory risk; CIR Panel notes potential enhancement of co-formulated ingredient penetration.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate safe in cosmetics?

Mild anionic surfactant with low regulatory risk; CIR Panel notes potential enhancement of co-formulated ingredient penetration. The EU classifies Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate functions as: Mild anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, emulsifier, foam booster. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 137-20-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Methyl Oleoyl 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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