Taurine

CAS Number: 107-35-7

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
91

Sources of exposure:

Personal care
Food

Energy drinks, dietary supplements, foods containing added taurine, skin care products, and hair care formulations

Description:

Taurine is a naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino sulfonic acid found in animal tissues. It is used in some cosmetics and personal care products as a skin- or hair-conditioning ingredient. Taurine is also added to certain foods, dietary supplements, and energy drinks.

Health concerns:

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
  2. US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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