Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate CAS No.: 61791-42-2
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.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is used as a natural substitute to harsh sulphates and silicones for its effective surfactant properties.
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
Characteristics
1.Mild surfactant, with good foaming performance, resistant to hard water, acid and alkali. as well as oil and salt.
2.The foam is rich and elastic, which can give the skin a comfortable feeling and make the hair soft after use.
3.Excellent biodegradability, safe to use with no impact on the environment.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate plays the role in formulation:
-Cleansing
-Foaming
-Surfactant
lt is applicable to shampoo, facial cleanser, body wash , baby wash, toothpaste, etc.