sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
AKA “Sodium cocoyl taurate, methyl cocoyl taurate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
AKA: Sodium cocoyl taurate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Clean
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula
CAS #
12765-39-8, 61791-42-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid-derived surfactant created in the late 20th century from coconut oil and the amino acid taurine, designed as a mild cleanser alternative to harsh sulfates.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
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Method for Simultaneous Determination of Amino Acid Surfactants Sodium N-Lauroylsarcosinate and Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate in Personal Care Products
Thangarathinam K, Narayanan U
Journal of chromatographic science, 2025
Method for Simultaneous Determination of Amino Acid Surfactants Sodium N-Lauroylsarcosinate and Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate in Personal Care Products
Thangarathinam K, Narayanan U
Journal of chromatographic science, 2025
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR