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INCI name

SODIUM METHYLTAURATE

Sodium methyltaurate

Skin conditioningreviewed

The sodium salt of N-methyltaurine, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Sodium methyltaurate is the sodium salt of N-methyltaurine (2-(methylamino)ethanesulfonic acid), a derivative of taurine. N-methyltaurine is also the building block of taurate surfactants such as sodium methyl cocoyl taurate. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in cleansers, shampoos and some skin care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

It may also be present as a residue or component of taurate surfactants; the label does not show which role it plays.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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