Sodium Lauroyl Taurate

AKA “Sodium 2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate, Sodium 2-((1-oxododecyl)amino)ethanesulphonate, RefChem:886755, 274-695-6, 70609-66-4, EINECS 274-695-6, N-Lauroyltaurine sodium salt, Sodium 2-dodecanamidoethane-1-sulfonate, sodium;2-(dodecanoylamino)ethanesulfonate”

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Ingredient Facts

Sodium lauroyl taurate

AKA: Sodium 2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate, Sodium 2-((1-oxododecyl)amino)ethanesulphonate, RefChem:886755, 274-695-6, 70609-66-4, EINECS 274-695-6, N-Lauroyltaurine sodium salt, Sodium 2-dodecanamidoethane-1-sulfonate, Sodium;2-(dodecanoylamino)ethanesulfonate

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Sodium 2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethanesulphonate

Formula

C14H28NNaO4S

Mol. Weight

329.43

CAS #

70609-66-4

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Antistatic

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foaming

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Surfactant Cleansing

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

Reduces flyaways

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a gentle amino acid surfactant derived from taurine (an amino acid) combined with lauric acid, created to provide effective cleansing while being milder than traditional sulfate-based cleansers.