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Galsoft SCT 40 is a versatile anionic surfactant, available in a liquid form, that offers a range of benefits for personal care formulations. With its INCI name Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, it is well-suited for various applications, including body washes, shower gels, shampoos, and facial cleansers.

INCI Name: Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Labeling Claims: Non-Irritant

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Attributes

Galsoft SCT 40 is coco based. It is an anionic surfactant compatible with non - anionic surfactants, with high foaming ability. It has superior washing, moisturizing, emulsifying and softening property with no irritation to skin.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Oral Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Product Applications

Galsoft SCT 40 is used in wide range of applications such as:

  • Facial Cleansers
  • Body Washes
  • Shampoos, particularly anti - dandruff shampoos
  • Toothpastes
  • Mouth - rinses and breath freshening rinses
  • Shower gels
  • Baby cleansing products
  • Other Personal Care rinse - off products

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White pearlescent paste colourless to pale yellow 50°c, Clear viscous liquid (above 40°C), colourless to pale yellow at 50°C
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chemical FormulaR-CO-N(CH₃)-CH₂-CH₂-SO₃Na
Solids Content (at 140°C, 1 hr)38 - 43% by mass
Active Matter30 - 33% by mass
pH (as such at 35°C)6.5 - 8.0
Free Fatty Acidmax. 2.0% by mass
Chloride (as NaCI)5.5 - 8.0% by mass
Iron Contentmax. 5ppm
Microbial Count (TVC)max. 10cfu/ml
Microbial Count (Y/M)max. 10cfu/ml
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion, contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin and clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice, if necessary.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Galsoft SCT 40 is available in 200 liters HMHDPE carboys. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 16 MT can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It can be supplied in IBC of 1 MT capacity. Total of 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 Year
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place at 25 - 30°C, away from direct heat and sunlight.
  • Keep the containers tightly closed.
  • Once the carboy / IBC is opened, consume the product within a week.
  • During storage, product may crystallize.
  • In case of crystallization, keep the HMHDPE carboys / IBC in hot room at about 40°C.
  • Stir to homogenize the product before use.
  • In the original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, the shelf life of the product is at least one year.
  • During storage, stacking should be maximum 1+1 IBC / carboys (palletized and non- palletized).