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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Low concern
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is a mild surfactant in personal care. CIR concluded acyl taurates are safe as used in cosmetics.
Found in
92 products
What it is
Mild anionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and methyltaurine.
Surfactant/cleansing agent in cosmetics (not food).
Why it's flagged
- mild eye irritation in concentrated form
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that the acyl taurates are safe in the present practices of use and concentration."
"Cosmetic products and ingredients (other than color additives) are not subject to FDA premarket approval."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cosmetic ingredient (not food)
European Union — EFSA
Cosmetic ingredient
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