Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 137-20-2 / 7308-

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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. Taurates are N-acyl derivatives, esters or salts of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid).
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance) and antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface of e.g. hair).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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