Sodium Coco Sulfate is an anionic surfactant used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations for cleansing and foaming. It is derived from fatty alcohols associated with coconut oil and consists primarily of sodium salts of fatty alcohol sulfates with different carbon-chain lengths.
Unlike a single-chain surfactant such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Coco Sulfate is a mixture of sulfate surfactants derived from coconut-associated fatty alcohols. Its composition can therefore vary according to the raw material and manufacturing process.
Sodium Coco Sulfate is commonly used in cleansing formulations such as shampoos, solid shampoos, body cleansers, shower products, cleansing bars and other rinse-off personal-care products.
Sodium Coco Sulfate is a mixture of sodium salts of sulfated fatty alcohols, primarily derived from coconut fatty alcohols.
It contains sulfate surfactant components with different alkyl-chain lengths. Depending on the grade and source, the composition may contain significant proportions of C12 and C14 sulfate components together with other fatty alcohol sulfate homologues.
Its amphiphilic structure provides surface-active properties that can support cleansing, wetting and foam formation.
Sodium Coco Sulfate does not have one single molecular formula or molecular weight because it is a mixture rather than one defined chemical compound.
The composition is based on sulfate esters of fatty alcohols obtained from coconut-derived feedstocks.
Representative components may include sodium salts of:
The exact composition depends on the commercial grade.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Sodium Coco-Sulfate |
| Product Name | Sodium Coco Sulfate |
| Chemical Class | Fatty Alcohol Sulfate Mixture |
| Surfactant Type | Anionic |
| Source | Coconut-derived fatty alcohols |
| Composition | Mixture of sodium fatty alcohol sulfates |
| CAS Number | Mixture-dependent; no single universal CAS should be assumed for every grade |
| Molecular Formula | Not applicable as a single formula |
| Molecular Weight | Not applicable as a single molecular weight |
| Primary Functions | Cleansing, Foaming |
| Category | Cosmetic Ingredient |
Sodium Coco Sulfate contains sulfate groups attached to fatty alcohol chains. The hydrophobic fatty chains interact with oils and other nonpolar materials, while the sulfate groups interact with water.
This amphiphilic structure allows Sodium Coco Sulfate to participate in micelle formation and other surfactant processes.
Potential formulation functions include:
Sodium Coco Sulfate is commonly used in rinse-off cleansing products.
It can help facilitate the removal of:
The cleansing performance depends on the overall formulation, surfactant concentration, water quality, pH, processing conditions and combination with other surfactants.
Sodium Coco Sulfate is widely used where foam formation is desired.
Potential applications include:
Foam properties can vary depending on the fatty alcohol sulfate distribution, active matter, formulation composition and processing conditions.
Sodium Coco Sulfate can be used as a cleansing surfactant in shampoo formulations.
Potential applications include:
It may be combined with other anionic, amphoteric or nonionic surfactants to adjust cleansing, foam, viscosity and sensory characteristics.
Sodium Coco Sulfate is particularly relevant to solid cleansing formats because it can be supplied in suitable solid forms.
Potential applications include:
For solid formulations, important parameters include particle size, moisture, bulk density, active matter and compatibility with binders, powders and conditioning materials.
Sodium Coco Sulfate can be used in selected body-cleansing formulations.
Potential applications include:
The ingredient may be used in cleansing bars and other solid cleansing systems.
Formulation development should consider:
Potential cosmetic and personal-care applications include:
Sodium Coco Sulfate is based on fatty alcohols associated with coconut-derived feedstocks.
Because it is a mixture, its performance and composition can differ between grades. The term “coco” indicates the fatty-chain distribution associated with coconut-derived fatty alcohols rather than a single molecular structure.
For procurement and formulation work, the supplier's technical specification and Certificate of Analysis should therefore be reviewed.
Important parameters to evaluate include:
The exact specification should be based on the selected commercial grade.
Typical formulation-development considerations include:
Actual processing conditions should be established according to the selected grade and finished product.
Sodium Coco Sulfate is an anionic cosmetic surfactant used in cleansing and foaming formulations.
For commercial procurement, buyers can evaluate:
When sourcing Sodium Coco Sulfate, important procurement parameters may include:
For bulk procurement, the required grade and technical specification should be confirmed before purchase.
Important parameters include:
Sodium Coco Sulfate is an anionic surfactant mixture made from sulfated coconut-derived fatty alcohols. It is primarily used for cleansing and foaming.
The INCI name is Sodium Coco-Sulfate.
Because Sodium Coco Sulfate is a mixture of fatty alcohol sulfates, a single universal CAS number should not be assumed for every commercial grade. The CAS information should be checked against the specific supplier grade.
No. It is a mixture of different sodium fatty alcohol sulfates, so it does not have one universal molecular formula.
Sodium Coco Sulfate is an anionic surfactant.
Its principal functions are cleansing and foaming, with broader surfactant and wetting properties.
Yes. It can be used in liquid shampoos, solid shampoos and shampoo bars.
Yes. It can be used in suitable body washes and other rinse-off cleansing products.
Yes. Its solid form and cleansing/foaming properties make it suitable for evaluation in shampoo-bar formulations.
No. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a defined chemical substance, whereas Sodium Coco Sulfate is a mixture of sodium salts of sulfated fatty alcohols.
Yes. It consists of sulfate surfactant components derived from fatty alcohols.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Creamy white to pale yellow |