Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a coconut fatty-acid-derived amino-acid-type surfactant used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine and is primarily used as a cleansing surfactant.
Its amphiphilic structure allows it to interact with water and oily materials, helping remove surface impurities during cleansing. It is particularly relevant to facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, cleansing products and oral-care formulations.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is frequently considered for sulphate-free cleansing systems because it provides cleansing and foaming characteristics while allowing formulators to develop mild-positioned personal-care products.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. The cocoyl portion represents fatty-acid components derived from coconut sources, while the methyltaurate portion provides the sulfonate-containing hydrophilic group.
It belongs to the family of methyltaurate surfactants and is used primarily for cleansing and surfactant functionality.
Key characteristics include:
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is chemically described as the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review describes it as sodium 2-(N-methylcocamido)ethane-1-sulfonate, with the cocoyl group represented by a coconut-derived fatty-acid radical.
Important identification information includes:
Because the cocoyl group represents a mixture of coconut-derived fatty-acid components, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate should not be treated as a single pure compound with one universal molecular formula or molecular weight.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is primarily used as a cleansing surfactant.
Its surface-active structure helps facilitate the removal of oils, dirt and other surface impurities when a formulation is applied and subsequently rinsed.
It can contribute to:
The European cosmetic ingredient database identifies its principal function as surfactant-cleansing.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate has a hydrophobic cocoyl portion and a hydrophilic sulfonate-containing methyltaurate portion.
This amphiphilic structure provides surface-active properties that can support:
It can be incorporated into blended surfactant systems depending on the desired formulation characteristics.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is also used for foaming in cosmetic formulations. Current cosmetic ingredient references list foaming among its functions.
Potential applications include:
Foam volume, texture and stability depend on the complete surfactant system, concentration, pH, electrolyte level and processing conditions.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate can be used in facial cleansing formulations.
Potential applications include:
During formulation development, important parameters include pH, viscosity, foam, cleansing performance, stability and after-rinse sensory characteristics.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is suitable for evaluation in hair-cleansing formulations.
Potential applications include:
It can be combined with compatible surfactants and conditioning ingredients to achieve the desired cleansing and sensory profile.
Potential body-care applications include:
The final performance depends on the complete formulation system.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate can also be evaluated in oral-care formulations.
Potential applications include:
Formulators should evaluate taste, foam, compatibility, stability and the requirements of the intended oral-care formulation.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is commonly considered for sulphate-free cleansing systems. Cosmetic formulation references describe its use in sulphate-free personal-care products such as cleansers and shampoos.
Potential applications include:
The finished formulation should be evaluated for cleansing efficiency, foam, viscosity, skin feel and stability.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is frequently selected for formulations designed around mild cleansing.
Its use can help formulators develop products where the target profile includes:
The final mildness and performance depend on the entire formulation and not solely on the individual surfactant.
Important parameters when working with Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate include:
Exact acceptance criteria should be based on the selected commercial grade and approved specification.
Processing conditions should be established according to the selected grade and physical form.
Typical considerations include:
Exact processing conditions should be established through formulation trials.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a specialty cosmetic surfactant used in skin-care, hair-care, oral-care and personal-care formulations.
Manufacturers and formulators can evaluate the material based on:
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate suppliers can provide the ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulation requirements.
Supplier evaluation may include:
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate can be supplied as a cosmetic raw material for:
For bulk procurement, the required grade and technical specification should be clearly defined.
Important procurement parameters include:
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine and is primarily used as a cleansing surfactant in cosmetic formulations.
The INCI name is Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate.
The ingredient is associated with CAS 12765-39-8 and CAS 61791-42-2 in cosmetic ingredient references.
The commonly listed EC number is 263-174-9.
The CosIng reference is 79777.
Its primary documented cosmetic function is surfactant-cleansing. It is also commonly described as a foaming surfactant.
Yes. It is an anionic surfactant used primarily for cleansing and foaming.
Yes. It is used in shampoo and other hair-cleansing formulations.
Yes. It can be used in facial cleansers and face-wash formulations.
Yes. It can be incorporated into body washes and shower-cleansing products.
Yes. It can be evaluated in oral-care formulations, including toothpaste.
No. They are different INCI ingredients. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate contains a coconut-derived fatty-acid mixture, whereas Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate is associated specifically with a lauroyl/C12 component.
No. Both are amino-acid-related anionic surfactants, but their chemical structures are different. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a methyltaurate derivative, while Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate is a sarcosinate derivative.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Creamy white to pale yellow |