Sodium N-methyl-N-oleoyltaurate

Sodium N-methyl-N-oleoyltaurate (CAS 137-20-2) is an anionic surfactant derived from oleic acid and taurine, commercially known under trade names including Igepont T, Adinolt, and OMT. It carries no assigned E-code and is not classified as a food additive. The sodium salt form delivers stable surface-active performance across a broad pH range.

In personal care formulations, OMT functions as a mild emulsifier and foam modifier, reducing interfacial tension between oil and water phases without aggressive stripping of skin lipids. In textile and leather processing, it acts as a wetting and dispersing agent, enabling uniform dye penetration by breaking surface tension at fiber interfaces.

Sodium N-methyl-N-oleoyltaurate is supplied as a fine white powder and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market supply. Procurement quantities are typically available in 25 kg bags or fiber drums. Buyers should request a full safety data sheet and certificate of analysis confirming active matter content and purity grade.