Cosmetic Raw Materials Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate CAS 12765-39-8
Products Description
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a surfactant used primarily in personal care and cosmetic products. It is produced by reacting fatty acids derived from coconut oil with a derivative of taurine and has good cleaning and foaming properties.
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate has good water solubility because the hydrophilic groups in its molecular structure can form hydrogen bonds and other interactions with water molecules. It can form stable solutions in water and, to some extent, reduce the surface tension of water. Meanwhile, it also has certain lipophilicity and can interact with non-polar substances such as oils, so it can also play a role in some oil-water mixed systems.
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a multifunctional surfactant with multiple functions such as cleansing, foaming and mildness. Its wide application in personal care and cosmetics makes it one of the most important ingredients in modern skin care and cleansing formulations.
Function
- Surfactant: As an anionic surfactant, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate effectively reduces the surface tension of water, helping cleansing products remove dirt and grease.
- Foaming agent: Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate can produce rich foam and enhance the product experience. It is commonly used in shampoo, shower gel and facial cleanser.
- Mildness: Compared to traditional surfactants, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is generally milder to the skin and suitable for use on sensitive skin.
- Emulsifier: In some formulations, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate can also act as an emulsifier to help the oil and water phases mix to form a stable emulsion.
Applications
- Personal Care Products
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a commonly used surfactant in personal care products. In facial cleansing products, it can gently clean the skin, remove dirt and excess oil, and will not overly strip the skin's natural oils, being relatively gentle on the skin.
In body washes, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate can produce rich foam, providing users with a comfortable bathing experience.
In addition, in hair care products such as shampoos, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate also helps to clean the hair and scalp and can improve the combing performance of the hair.
- Household Cleaning Products
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is also used in some household cleaning products, such as dishwashing detergents. It can effectively remove oil stains on the surfaces of tableware, kitchen utensils, etc., and due to its good foaming performance, the cleaning process becomes easier and more efficient. Meanwhile, its relatively gentle nature also reduces the risk of damage to the surfaces of the items being cleaned.
- Industrial
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate also has applications in some industrial cleaning fields. For example, in the cleaning process of some precision instruments or electronic equipment, its mildness and good cleaning performance can effectively remove oil stains and impurities without causing damage to the instruments and equipment.
