Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate
AKA “DTXSID301014366, 170150-64-8, RefChem:887723, DTXCID601436971, SCHEMBL29392874, Sodium 2-[methyl(16-methylheptadecanoyl)amino]ethane-1-sulfonate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium n-isostearoyl methyltaurate
AKA: DTXSID301014366, 170150-64-8, RefChem:887723, DTXCID601436971, SCHEMBL29392874, Sodium 2-[methyl(16-methylheptadecanoyl)amino]ethane-1-sulfonate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate...
Formula
C21H42NNaO4S
Mol. Weight
427.60
CAS #
-
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.
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
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic taurate-based surfactant derived from isostearic acid. Designed for mild, conditioning cleansing in contemporary personal care 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