Adinol

Sodium methyl acyl taurates

Adinols are a range of speciality anionic surfactants which reflect the growing market demand for pure, high-
performance multifunctional raw materials. Members based on two different fatty acid sources, coconut fatty
acids (Adinol CT) and oleic acid (Adinol OT), offer varying combinations of properties. Taurates are known to
possess excellent wetting, foaming, detergent and dispersing properties, and leave a soft, pleasant afterfeel on
the skin. Advances in Croda's production technology through research and development have enabled the
manufacture of high purity grades to minimise residual impurities. For Adinol CT95 this improves the taste,
colour and odour characteristics, making it an ideal speciality additive in oral care applications.

Functional benefits
▪ wetting and foaming agents ▪ dispersing agents
▪ excellent detergency ▪ stable over wide pH range
▪ substantive to hair and skin ▪ hard water tolerant
▪ good sensory performance ▪ strontium salt tolerant
▪ synergy with other detergents ▪ readily biodegradable
▪ compatible with all surfactant types

Chemistry
Adinol is represented by the following general formula, where 'R' is the alkyl group derived from either coconut
fatty acid or vegetable grade oleic acid.

O
O O
S
R N O

Na
CH3

Product name % Activity Description INCI name

Adinol CT24 23.5-26.6 White liquid Aqua (and) Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Adinol CT30 30.0-31.5 White liquid Aqua (and) Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Adinol CT95 Min 95 White powder Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Adinol OT64 60-65 White powder Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate and Sodium Chloride
Adinol OT72 100 Yellow powder Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

Adinols based on other fatty acids or supplied at different % activities may be made available on request.
Please contact the personal care sales department for further details.

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Applications
Personal care Oral care
▪ high quality facial/skin detergent cleansers ▪ toothpastes
▪ conditioning shower gels/bath foams ▪ gum sensitive toothpastes
▪ all shampoo types, particularly antidandruff shampoos ▪ mouthwashes

▪ liquid soaps

Personal care
As anionic surfactants the Adinols provide excellent detergency, wetting and foaming and are recommended
for premium detergent cleansing products. In facial cleansers, shower gels, foam baths and liquid soaps the
Adinols exhibit good foaming over a wide pH range, even in the presence of hard water. Their dispersing
properties ensure suspension of dirt particles and reduce re-deposition in formulated systems. Due to the
substantivity of the Adinols they impart a pleasant residual skin feel; Adinol OT offers a more perceptible
conditioning effect due to the oleoyl fatty chain.

The Adinols may be used as the primary or auxiliary detergent in high quality conditioning shampoos, where
they improve lather and leave hair feeling silky and manageable. Adinol CT is a particularly useful surfactant in
antidandruff shampoos, as studies have shown that sodium methyl cocoyl taurate can reduce both dandruff
formation and damage to hair cuticles due to its lower irritation potentiali. As a secondary surfactant typical
recommended usage levels are 2 – 5%, depending on the desired effect.

Oral care
Adinol CT functions as a surfactant and wetting agent in toothpastes and mouthwashes as it is non-toxic and
non-irritating to the oral mucosa. Additionally, substituted taurines are reported to reduce plaque formation by
inhibiting the initial adherence of bacteria to the dentin surfaces and inhibiting glucosyl transferase catalysis ii.

Fatty acid N-methyl taurine condensates are particularly recommended in hypersensitive toothpastes based on
strontium ions. The surface activity of the taurates promotes cleaning of the tooth enamel and enhances the
effectiveness of the water soluble strontium ions by promoting penetration into the tooth structureiii. Unlike
traditional anionic surfactants, such as sodium lauryl sulphate, taurates offer the additional advantage of neither
inactivating nor precipitating the strontium ions.2 Adinol CT is typically incorporated in oral care products at
levels of up to 3%.

Foaming
The foaming properties of 2% active Adinol CT95 have been evaluated over a range of pH levels at 40°C,
using the Ross-Miles foam test apparatus. The results, illustrated in figure 1, show that Adinol CT95 is able to
generate a high flash foam over a wide pH range.

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Initial foam height (cm) 20

15

10

0
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
pH
Figure 1: Initial foam height of Adinol CT95 (2% active, 40°C) over pH range

Biodegradability
Adinol CT95 and Adinol OT64 are readily biodegradable as defined in Directive 93/21/EEC when tested in a
modified OECD screening test (OECD301E). The other members of the Adinol range are considered to be
readily biodegradable and would not be expected to persist indefinitely in the environment.

Health and safety

The Adinols are a range of sodium N-methyl N-acyl taurates; they possess relatively low degrees of acute oral
toxicity and, in common with other anionic surfactants, are expected to be irritating to skin and eyes at 100%
concentration but essentially non-irritating at in-use dilutions. Dust masks should be worn when handling the
powdered grades.

References
i. Miyazawa and U Tamura, N-acyl-N-methyl taurates, Cosmet. Toiletri., 108, 81-86
(March 1993)
ii. US 4,828,849, Warner-Lambert Company, USA (1989)
iii. GB 990,957, Stafford-Miller Ltd., UK (1965)

Non-warranty
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and is given in good faith, but no representation or warranty as to its completeness or accuracy is
made. Suggestions for uses or applications are only opinions. Users are responsible for determining the suitability of these products for their own particular
purpose. No representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made with respect to information or products including, without limitation, warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of any third party patent or other intellectual property rights including, without limit, copyright,
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