Calcium Lauroyl Taurate
AKA “DTXSID501021640, 138705-25-6, RefChem:573503, DTXCID201506649, 5LDS4AT2CG, N-Lauroyltaurine calcium salt, SCHEMBL688115, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]-, calcium salt (2:1)
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Calcium lauroyl taurate
AKA: DTXSID501021640, 138705-25-6, RefChem:573503, DTXCID201506649, 5LDS4AT2CG, N-Lauroyltaurine calcium salt, SCHEMBL688115, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]-, Calcium salt (2:1)
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Ethanesulfonic Acid, 2-[(1-Oxododecyl)Amino]-, Calcium Salt (2:1)
Formula
C28H56CaN2O8S2
Mol. Weight
653.00
CAS #
138705-25-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Antimicrobial
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant created in the late 20th century for gentle cleansing formulations. Designed to replace harsher sulfates while maintaining cleansing efficacy in contemporary skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR