How to Use AccessPON SMCT-30 in Your Formulations
Understanding AccessPON SMCT-30
Think of a surfactant as the main cleaning ingredient in your product. Its job is to grab onto oil, dirt, and impurities so they can be washed away with water. For years, sulfates (like SLS) were the standard, but they can be harsh and drying. AccessPON SMCT-30 is a modern, gentle alternative. It’s a mild surfactant made from coconut fatty acids, making it perfect for creating products that clean beautifully without causing irritation.
For the chemistry-minded, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is an anionic surfactant known for its excellent foam-boosting properties and stability over a wide pH range. Unlike sulfates, its molecular structure is less irritating to the skin’s proteins and lipids, allowing it to cleanse thoroughly while respecting the natural barrier function. This makes it an ideal choice for formulators creating high-end, “sulfate-free” products that appeal to safety-conscious consumers.
Formulation Tips
AccessPON SMCT-30 is very versatile. The amount you use depends on its role in your formula.
As a secondary surfactant: Use 3-15% to boost foam, increase mildness, and improve the feel of your primary surfactant.
As a primary surfactant: Use 15-30% to create a rich, gentle cleansing base for shampoos, face washes, or body washes.
Add AccessPON SMCT-30 to the water phase of your formula. It can be used in cold-process formulations, but gentle heating (up to 70°C / 158°F) can help it dissolve more quickly. Avoid heating above 80°C (176°F). It works well with amphoteric surfactants (like Cocamidopropyl Betaine) and non-ionics (like Decyl Glucoside) to create a milder, well-rounded cleansing system. It performs well in a skin-friendly pH range of about 4.5 to 8.5.
Key Formulation Benefits:
- Sulfate-Free & Exceptionally Gentle: A perfect alternative to SLS and SLES, providing effective cleansing without stripping or irritating the skin. Ideal for sensitive skin, baby care, and facial products.
- Rich, Creamy Foam: Produces a dense, stable, and luxurious lather that enhances the user experience and signals effective cleansing.
- Excellent for Sensitive Skin: Helps maintain the skin’s natural pH and moisture barrier, reducing the potential for dryness and irritation associated with harsher surfactants.
- Naturally Derived & Biodegradable: Sourced from coconut to support clean, plant-based, and environmentally conscious formulations.
- High-Performance Cleansing: Effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup while leaving the skin and hair feeling soft and moisturized, not tight or dry.
- Formulation Versatility: Performs across a wide pH range and is compatible with most other surfactants and cosmetic ingredients, making it easy to incorporate into diverse formulas.