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Geropon® TC Clear MB from Syensqo

HARKE UK is proud to introduce Geropon® TC Clear MB, an easy-to-handle & fully stable liquid Cocoyl Taurate from Syensqo.

Geropon® TC Clear is an advanced liquid form of the Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurates and looks set to be a game changer for personal care formulators.

Innovative Liquid Surfactant Solution

Geropon® TC Clear MB is a 28% active, high-purity Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate available in a convenient liquid form. This evolution from the traditional paste taurate eliminates the need for pre-use heating and mixing, simplifying and minimising costs in the production process while providing an improved sustainability profile for personal care products.

Geropon® TC Clear MB remains pourable and easy to handle at room temperature, ensuring ease of use in manufacturing.

Key Advantages of Geropon® TC Clear MB

  • Ease of Handling: No heating required before addition to formulations, saving time and reducing energy costs.
  • Stability and Clarity: Maintains a clear solution at room temperature and does not phase-separate upon storage, suitable for clear and visually appealing formulations.
  • Outstanding Performance: Delivers excellent foaming properties and ensures a balanced feel on both wet and dry hair.
  • Broad pH Compatibility: Stable across a wide pH range from 3 to 11, making it versatile for various personal care applications.
  • Eco-Friendly: Its RSPO MB certification supports the formulation of environmentally friendly products.
  • Ultra-Low Salt Content: Superior compatibility with salt-sensitive ingredients such as cationic polymers, natural thickening polymers and SCI.

Testing from Syensqo showcased the superiority of Geropon® TC Clear MB against its competitors:

Diverse Applications for a Range of Products

Geropon® TC Clear MB is ideal for a wide range of personal care products, including:

  • Body washes
  • Shampoos
  • Facial cleansers
  • Hand soaps
  • Toothpaste and mouthwash
  • Micellar water
  • Wipes

This versatility allows formulators to use Geropon® TC Clear MB in formulations that benefit from its clear, stable, and easy-to-handle characteristics, enhancing the consumer experience with luxurious foaming and rinse-off properties.

A Call to Formulators

We encourage personal care formulators to explore the transformative potential of Geropon® TC Clear MB, with its superior performance and handling benefits. Contact the team at HARKE UK & Ireland today to learn more about this innovative ingredient, request a sample, and discover how the broader range of Geropon® Taurates can elevate your formulations.