The Basics On Sodium Methyl Taurate
What is Sodium Methyl Taurate?
Mild surfactant; derived from coconut and a salt of coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine.
What are other names for Sodium Methyl Taurate?
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What is Sodium Methyl Taurate used for?
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is a surfactant that allows water and oil to mix, allowing things to become clean. It also acts as a foaming agent. It can be found in hundreds of personal care products such as shampoo, facial cleanser, body wash, acne treatments, toothpaste, hand soap, and other products.
How Sodium Methyl Taurate is classified
Cleansing Agents
Recommendations for using Sodium Methyl Taurate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Sodium Methyl Taurate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Sodium Methyl Taurate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
No published reproductive or developmental toxicity studies were discovered, and no unpublished data were submitted.
General safety info about Sodium Methyl Taurate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Sodium Methyl Taurate
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum; Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides; The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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