Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (Paste) (SMCT)

Product details

Cosmy Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate in paste form. This mild anionic surfactant provides exceptional wetting and foaming properties. It is a low-irritating product designed for use in oral care applications such as toothpaste and tooth cleansing tablets. It is compatible with non-ionic, anionic and amphoteric surfactants.
 

 It offers excellent foaming boosting at all pH ranges

it allows easy rinsing while providing a soft and refreshing skin feel.

pH 6-8

Appearance : Paste

Solid content : 35.00 - 38.00%

Solubility : water

Origin:

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is usually manufactured by dissolving taurine (coconut's amino acid) into a mixture of sodium hydrate, isopropyl alcohol and water. A solution of lauric acid chloride and sodium hydrate is added to this mixture and stirred. This is followed by addition of a solution of calcium chloride and hydrochloric acid tWhat is it used for?

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is used as a natural substitute to harsh sulphates and silicones for its effective surfactant properties. It is found in many personal care and hygiene products like face washes, anti-acne products, shampoos, body washes, and toothpaste.

• Skin care: It works as a cleanser and blends the oil and water well to clean impurities however, it does not strip the natural pH of your skin giving it a nice and soft after-feel. Since it is a non-irritant, it can be used for sensitive skin, even for people with a skin condition called rosacea
• Hair care: It is commonly used in shampoos to make it sulphate-free. It provides a high foaming and mild surfactant activity and is mild to the scalp making it a preferred choice in medicated and anti-dandruff shampoos

o the mixture. This mixture is then filtered and dried to form a white powder. It can also be made by heating coconut acid, with sodium methyl taurate solution and boric acid at 200°C to distill the water.

What does SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE do in a formulation?

• Cleansing
• Foaming
• Surfactant

Safety Profile of SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is verified to be of low concern according to research studies and data and is safe for use in cosmetics. The American Association of Dermatologists recommends using sulphate-free shampoos usually containing sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, for people with rosacea.