DIAPON® HF-SF
About the DIAPON® HF‑SF
DIAPON® HF‑SF is a cosmetic surfactant with the INCI name Sodium Methyl Caproyl Taurate. It is positioned within NOF America’s cosmetic ingredient portfolio as an amino‑acid‑based cleansing ingredient designed to support extremely mild cleansing performance and high eye‑irritation safety in personal care applications.
Structure
- INCI: Sodium Methyl Caproyl Taurate
- Chemical Structure: C₉H₁₉CONCH₂CH₂SO₃Na
Features
- Extra‑mild anionic surfactant suitable for personal wash applications
- High foamability with good foam quality
- Capable of increasing the quantity of foam, including in combination with AES
- Salt‑free type of Sodium Methyl Caproyl Taurate produced using NOF technology
- Derived from plant origin materials
- Shows lower cytotoxicity compared with surfactants having other alkyl chain lengths, correlating with critical micelle concentration
Applications
• Facial cleansing formulations
• Baby care and sensitive skin products
• Formulations requiring extremely mild surfactant systems
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