Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate

AKA “Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate, sodium lauroyl methyl taurate, H5K9S87SP3, ORISTAR SMLT, NIKKOL LMT, Sodium N-methyl-N-lauroyl taurate, NSC-97283, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-(methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino)-, sodium salt, 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]-”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate

AKA: Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate, Sodium lauroyl methyl taurate, H5K9S87SP3, ORISTAR SMLT, NIKKOL LMT, Sodium N-methyl-N-lauroyl taurate, NSC-97283, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-(methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino)-, Sodium salt, 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]-

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Amino Acid

Plant Oil

Clean

Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate

Formula

C15H30NNaO4S

Mol. Weight

343.50

CAS #

4337-75-1

Form

Liquid

State

Other Solid

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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.

Foaming

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant Cleansing, Anti

Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Fights Acne, Removes dirt and impurities, Creates cleansing foam, Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

A synthetic amino acid-derived surfactant developed in the late 20th century. Designed to be milder and more biodegradable than traditional sulfate-based cleansers.