Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 12765-39-8
- Category
- surfactant
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- cleanser, shampoo
Is Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Commonly found in cleanser, shampoo.
What is Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate?
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a surfactant commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally considered safe at recommended concentrations.
Allergy & Safety Information
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is considered safe for cosmetic use.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
About Surfactant / Cleansing Agent Ingredients
Surfactants reduce surface tension between water and oil, allowing products to cleanse, foam, and emulsify. They are essential in shampoos, cleansers, and body washes. However, surfactants vary widely in irritation potential — from harsh (sodium lauryl sulfate) to very mild (sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, decyl glucoside).
Relevance for Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate: Repeated daily use of strong surfactants disrupts the skin barrier by removing natural lipids, increasing sensitivity to other allergens over time. If you have reactive or eczema-prone skin, choosing low-irritation surfactants and limiting wash time reduces barrier damage.
How to Identify Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Cleanser, Shampoo. These product categories are the most common sources of Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate exposure based on formulation data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate safe?
Yes, well-tolerated by most skin types.
What does Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate do?
Functions as a surfactant in formulations.
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