Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate (inci)

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 4337-75-1

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. The name component "lauroyl" means that the ingredient contains lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) as a fatty acid component (usually introduced via an acylation reaction). Taurates are N-acyl derivatives, esters or salts of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid).

Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate is a substance used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles