Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Product Description

Green Stone Swiss supplies cosmetic-grade sodium methyl cocoyl taurate with batch COA traceability for sulfate-free cleansing and foaming programs. Direct factory sourcing supports flexible MOQ from lab pilots to bulk surfactant drums.

This coconut-derived taurate is an anionic amino-acid surfactant linking N-methyltaurine to medium-chain fatty acyl groups. Micellar structures deliver dense, elastic foam with lower eye-sting potential than SLES while maintaining detergency in mildly acidic to neutral aqueous matrices.

Brands replacing sulfates in facial cleansers, baby washes, and salon shampoos adopt SMCT for hard-water-stable foam, biodegradable profiles, and compatibility with amphoteric co-surfactants—without the protein-denaturing harshness of traditional soap bases.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
• CAS No.: 61791-42-2
• Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow paste, granule, or diluted liquid by grade (Typical)
• Solubility: Readily soluble in water; forms clear to slightly hazy aqueous solutions
• Suggested pH: 6.0–8.0 in 10% aqueous solution (Typical)
• Assay Method: Active matter by HPLC or titration (Typical); chloride by AgNO3 titration
• Shelf Life: 24 months sealed at 15–30 °C in original packaging (Typical)
• Standard Packaging: 25 kg drum or 1 MT IBC for liquid grades (Typical)
• Storage: Keep sealed in cool, dry area; protect from frost, moisture, and extreme heat
• Regulatory Status: CosIng cleansing/foaming/surfactant; CIR taurate surfactants assessed safe as used
• Quality & Testing: Typical active ≥25–30% (liquid) or ≥90% (powder); NaCl and free fatty acid per grade; COA on request
• Compliance Note: For cosmetic use only. Optimize total surfactant load and rinse-off design for sensitive-skin claims.

Key Benefits & Applications

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate builds sulfate-free rinse-off systems where creamy foam, low sensory irritation, and hard-water stability must coexist in one surfactant backbone.

• Sulfate-Free Foam Matrix: Generates high-volume, elastic lather in facial cleansers, body washes, and liquid soaps without sodium lauryl sulfate reliance.
• Low-Sting Facial Cleansing: Amino-acid-derived micelles reduce eye and skin sensory irritation versus harsh anionic sulfates in daily rinse-off cleansers.
• Scalp-Comfort Shampoo Design: Maintains detergency and foam in mildly acidic shampoo bases while supporting comfortable scalp sensory profiles in salon and medicated lines.

Formulation Guidelines

SMCT suits primary or secondary surfactant roles in aqueous cleansing systems targeting sulfate-free, tear-conscious, and hard-water-stable performance.

• Recommended use level: 5–15% as primary surfactant; 2–8% as secondary foam booster in cleansers and shampoos.
• Optimal formula pH: 5.5–7.5 for stable foam and hydrolysis resistance; buffer with citrate or lactate if needed.
• Processing: Pre-dissolve in water phase at 25–45 °C; gentle stirring avoids excess air entrapment in paste grades.
• Compatibility: Synergistic with amphoteric and nonionic co-surfactants; avoid strong cationic polymers at high load.
• Caution: High-actives paste may require pre-dilution; adjust electrolyte and thickener levels to control viscosity drift.
• Synergy: Pair Cocamidopropyl Betaine at 3–8% to boost foam density and viscosity in sulfate-free facial cleansers.