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Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate

INCI: SODIUM METHYLTAURINE COCOYL METHYLTAURATE

CAS Number
Related to 12765-39-8 / 61791-42-2 (sodium methyl cocoyl taurate complex)
Function
Surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR assessed the broader taurate amide class — safe when formulated to be non-irritating (12/2015)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Predicted severe eye irritant at 20% concentration (IVIS score 53.7); must be formulated to avoid ocular irritation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate safe in cosmetics?

Predicted severe eye irritant at 20% concentration (IVIS score 53.7); must be formulated to avoid ocular irritation The EU classifies Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to 12765-39-8 / 61791-42-2 (sodium methyl cocoyl taurate complex).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Methyltaurine Cocoyl 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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