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Is Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate vegetarian?

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the fatty amide formed from coconut fatty acids and N-methyltaurine; it is a mild anionic surfactant used in cleansing products.

Also known as 61791-42-2
INCI name Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CAS number 12765-39-8
EC number 263-174-9
CosIng ID 79777
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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