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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate As Raw Material For Skin Care Products

2024-11-25 10:02:02

What is Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate?

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate or sodium cocoyl methyl taurate is a gentle cleanser and foaming agent used in personal care products due to its mild and moisturizing properties. It is usually found in sulphate-free formulations and can also be used for sensitive skin and baby care products. It is biodegradable.pic1

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 to 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.
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What is Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate 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.

1)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.

2)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.
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What does Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate do in a formulation?

Cleansing
Foaming
Surfactant