Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
AKA “Metaupon paste, 137-20-2, SODIUM N-METHYL-N-OLEOYLTAURATE, Hostapon T, Nissan diapon T, Adinol T, Igepon T, Nissan diapion S, Igepon TE”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate
AKA: Metaupon paste, 137-20-2, SODIUM N-METHYL-N-OLEOYLTAURATE, Hostapon T, Nissan diapon T, Adinol T, Igepon T, Nissan diapion S, Igepon TE
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sodium 2-[methyloleoylamino]ethane-1-sulphonate
Formula
C21H40NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
425.60
CAS #
137-20-2, 7308-16-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid; Dry Powder
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Functions
Antistatic
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Traditional Use
A synthetic taurate-based surfactant derived from oleic acid. Created in the late 20th century to provide mild cleansing with improved biodegradability compared to traditional surfactants.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR