AccessPON SMCT-90

Mild, Sulfate-Free Taurate Surfactant (90% Active) for Creamy Lather

INCI Name: Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

AccessPON SMCT-90 is a high-active (90%) sodium methyl cocoyl taurate surfactant that delivers gentle, sulfate-free cleansing with a rich, creamy lather. Ideal for facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, and solid-format bars, it offers low irritation potential, excellent skin feel, and strong compatibility with amphoteric and non-ionic co-surfactants.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Sulfate-Free Shampoos

Provides gentle yet effective cleansing with creamy lather; pair with amphoteric co-surfactants for optimal mildness and foam.
Facial Cleansers

Mild enough for daily use; supports a soft after-feel and maintains skin comfort while removing impurities.
Body Washes & Shower Gels

Delivers dense, cushiony foam and a conditioned skin feel in sulfate-free body cleansing systems.
Solid Shampoo & Syndet Bars

High active content enables compact bars with rich foam; blends well with other solid surfactants and emollients.
Baby & Sensitive Skin Cleansers

Low irritation potential and creamy lather profile make it suitable for gentle rinse-off products.
Foaming Hand Cleansers

Produces fast-rinsing, cushiony foam with a comfortable after-feel for frequent hand washing.

How to Use AccessPON SMCT-90 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessPON SMCT-90

AccessPON SMCT-90 is a mild, sulfate-free anionic surfactant that delivers rich, creamy lather and gentle yet effective cleansing for skin and hair. It is particularly well-suited to sulfate-free and sensitive-skin systems, offering excellent skin feel and low irritation potential compared to traditional sulfates. The “90” indicates a high active content, making it ideal for both liquid systems and solid-format cleansers.

INCI: Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate. This taurate surfactant is derived from coconut fatty acids and taurine chemistry, providing superior mildness, good hard-water tolerance, and a cushiony foam profile. It pairs well with amphoteric and non-ionic co-surfactants to optimize foam, mildness, and viscosity.

Formulation Tips

Typical usage in finished formulations is 2–30%, depending on the system and desired feel. Use lower levels for gentle facial cleansers and higher levels for shampoos, body washes, and solid bars. Combine with amphoteric surfactants (e.g., betaines) to boost foam creaminess and mildness. For liquid systems, pre-disperse into the water phase and heat as needed to aid dissolution. Adjust viscosity with salt (as compatible), polymeric thickeners, or secondary surfactants.

SMCT-90 is water-dispersible and can be processed in the water phase. For solid bars, blend directly with other solid surfactants, emollients, and binders. Compatible across a broad pH range common to cleansers; avoid strong acids and high levels of cationic polymers that can reduce performance.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Mild, Sulfate-Free Cleansing: Provides effective cleansing with low irritation potential for skin and scalp.
Creamy, Dense Lather: Produces a rich, cushiony foam in both liquid and solid systems.
Great for Sensitive Systems: Supports gentle face washes, baby care, and daily-use shampoos.
Solid-Format Friendly: High active content is ideal for syndet and shampoo bars.
Broad Compatibility: Works well with amphoteric and non-ionic surfactants to fine-tune foam and viscosity.

Heading #1
Benefits	Clean & Natural, Formulation Versatility, Sulfate-Free
INCI Name	Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Usage Rate	2%-30%
Functional Type
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Cleansers, Shampoos
Certifications
Physical Form	Powder

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessPON SMCT-90

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate.

It’s a mild, sulfate-free anionic surfactant that provides creamy lather and effective cleansing with low irritation potential.

Use 2–30% depending on the application. Lower levels for gentle face cleansers; higher levels for shampoos, body washes, and solid bars.

Add to the water phase. Pre-disperse and heat as needed to aid dissolution. Combine with amphoteric or non-ionic surfactants to optimize viscosity and foam.

Yes. Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a sulfate-free surfactant suitable for sensitive-skin and daily-use systems.

Yes. It works especially well with amphoteric surfactants (e.g., betaines) and non-ionics to boost mildness, foam, and viscosity. Avoid high levels of cationics that can reduce performance.

Absolutely. The high active content makes SMCT-90 ideal for solid shampoo and syndet bars, delivering dense, creamy foam.

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