SMCT Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (Paste)
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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%
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
- Cleansing
- Foaming
- Surfactant
- Water
- Add to hot water phase of the formula
- 1% to 30%
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Glycerin is used in a range of cosmetic and skincare products and continues to be a favorite among consumers.
- Skin care: Due to its hydrating property, Glycerin becomes a preferred good for skin and is used massively in moisturizers and lotions – to leave the skin healthy, smooth and supple. Toners also contain Glycerin for cleaning and replenishing purposes. It also has anti-bacterial properties.
- Hair care: It works as an amazing leave-in conditioner for hair as it draws water from the air to nourish the hair and leave it shinier
- Cosmetic products: It is used as a fragrance ingredient, denaturant, or protective component. A major plus is that Glycerin is non-comedogenic, i.e., it does not clog pores
- Hydration
- humectancy
- hydrate the gelling agents like Xanthan gum
- Denaturant
- Humectant
- Moisturising
- Perfuming
- Preservative
- Solvent
Today, it can be entirely vegan if derived from plants. It is obtained from plant oils such as coconut, soy, and palm oil. The latest way of making Glycerin has been via petroleum. This type of artificial synthetic glycerin is made in the laboratory. Nevertheless, plant-derived glycerin is still preferred since it is much cheaper to manufacture.
Water
Property | Values |
Boiling Point | 290°C |
Melting Point | 17.9°C |
pH | 6.0 |
Solubility | Insoluble in fixed and volatile oils Miscible in water |
Viscosity | 176 cP |