Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate
AKA “Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-[methyl(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]-, sodium salt, NIKKOL MMT, Sodium N-methyl-N-myristoyl taurate, EINECS 242-349-3, 0Y0S5S9411, n-myristoyl-n-methyltaurine sodium salt, Sodium N-myristoyl methyl taurate, 2-(methyl(1-oxotetradecyl)amino)-, SODIUM MYRISTOYLMETHYL TAURATE
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium methyl myristoyl taurate
AKA: Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-[methyl(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]-, Sodium salt, NIKKOL MMT, Sodium N-methyl-N-myristoyl taurate, EINECS 242-349-3, 0Y0S5S9411, N-myristoyl-n-methyltaurine sodium salt, Sodium N-myristoyl methyl taurate, 2-(methyl(1-oxotetradecyl)amino)-, SODIUM MYRISTOYLMETHYL TAURATE
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sodium 2-[methyl(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate
Formula
C17H34NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
371.50
CAS #
18469-44-8
Form
Liquid
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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 modern synthetic surfactant based on taurine (an amino acid) and myristic acid. Developed as a gentle alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate in cleansing formulations.
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