Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate

INCI: SODIUM METHYL STEAROYL TAURATE

Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR Alkyl Taurate Amides & Taurate Salts report (2015): safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating

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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, indicating low-volume commercial activity in US industrial use. Verify supply chain for cosmetic-grade material. Very clean safety profile with excellent CIR safety assessment.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate safe in cosmetics?

EPA TSCA status listed as INACTIVE, indicating low-volume commercial activity in US industrial use. Verify supply chain for cosmetic-grade material. Very clean safety profile with excellent CIR safety assessment. The EU classifies Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Methyl Stearoyl 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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