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Sodium Taurate
AKA “7347-25-3, UNII-Y7LJA74T0N, Y7LJA74T0N, EINECS 230-875-6, EC 230-875-6, SODIUM 2-AMINOETHYLSULFONATE, 2-AMINOETHANESULFONIC ACID, SODIUM SALT, ETHANESULFONIC ACID, 2-AMINO-, SODIUM SALT (1:1), RefChem:184111”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium taurate
AKA: 7347-25-3, UNII-Y7LJA74T0N, Y7LJA74T0N, EINECS 230-875-6, EC 230-875-6, SODIUM 2-AMINOETHYLSULFONATE, 2-AMINOETHANESULFONIC ACID, SODIUM SALT, ETHANESULFONIC ACID, 2-AMINO-, SODIUM SALT (1:1), RefChem:184111
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Not Clean
2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt
Formula
C2H6NNaO3S
Mol. Weight
147.13
CAS #
7347-25-3
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
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Synthetic amino acid-based surfactant derived from taurine, developed in the late 20th century. Created as a gentle, sulfate-free alternative cleanser suitable for sensitive and baby 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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
2-Amino-4-nitrophenol.
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, 1993
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2-Amino-5-nitrophenol.
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, 1993
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Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
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Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
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Safety Assessment of 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2020
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of 2-Amino-6-Chloro-4-Nitrophenol and 2-Amino-6-Chloro-4-Nitrophenol Hydrochloride
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole and 2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole Sulfate as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole Sulfate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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2-Amino-6-Chloro-4-Nitrophenol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Taurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylaminoanisole Sulfate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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2-Amino-5-Nitrophenol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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2-Amino-6-Chloro-4-Nitrophenol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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SODIUM SALT
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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2-Amino-1,2-bis(4-methoxyphenol) ethanol and its salts
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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2-Amino-4-nitrophenol
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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2-Amino-5-nitrophenol
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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2-Amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate - a coupler causing contact allergy from use in hair dyes.
Madsen JT, Andersen KE
Contact dermatitis, 2016
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2-Amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate - a coupler causing contact allergy from use in hair dyes.
Madsen JT, Andersen KE
Contact dermatitis, 2016
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR