Synonym(s)
CAS number: 18469-44-8
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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. The name component "myristoyl" means that the ingredient contains among others myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid) as a fatty acid component. Taurates are N-acyl derivatives, esters or salts of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid).
Sodium methyl myristoyl taurate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance).
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