Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate - Sample Size (20g)
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate - Sample Size (20g)
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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder is a solid anionic surfactant used in shampoo bars, syndet bars, powder-to-foam cleansers, and other rinse-off cleansing systems. It is valued for its creamy lather, gentle skin feel, and clean rinsing performance, even in hard water. This powder format is highly versatile for solid and semi-solid cleanser making, but it should be handled carefully to reduce dust during processing. It is a raw surfactant ingredient, not a finished cleanser.
♡ Why we love it: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder is one of the best workhorse surfactants for creamy, modern solid cleansers. It performs well, feels elegant in use, and gives formulators a lot of flexibility across shampoo, facial, and body-cleansing formats.
More info on how to work with SCI: Formulating With SCI
Our favourite formulas using SCI:
Whipped Soap Base/ Foaming Bath Butter
Powder-To-Foam Facial Cleanser
Key properties of sodium cocoyl isethionate powder
- Ingredient Name: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Form: Powder
- Surfactant Type: Anionic
- Sulfate Free: Yes
- ASM: 87%
- pH: 5 to 6.5
- Maximum Use Levels: Up to 49.87% in rinse-off, up to 17% in leave-on
- Certification: ECOCERT and COSMOS approved
- Storage: Store in a cool, dark place, tightly sealed
What is sodium cocoyl isethionate powder used for
- Shampoo bars and cleansing bars
- Syndet-style soap alternatives
- Shower gels and whipped wash bases
- Powder-to-foam facial cleansers
- Foaming bath powders and whipped scrub bases
Who is sodium cocoyl isethionate powder for
- DIY makers creating shampoo bars and solid cleansers
- Formulators wanting creamy lather and good rinse-off
- Hard-water households wanting less residue from cleansers
- Sulfate-free cleansing concepts
- Liquid-surfactant-only preferences
- Dust-sensitive handling preferences
- Fully cold-process projects with no heat input
- Finished-product use without formulation
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder Is For:
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder Is Not For:
How to use sodium cocoyl isethionate powder
- As a Shampoo Bar Base: Combine with other surfactants and binders, then shape and cure as needed.
- As a Whipped Wash Base: Melt gently, combine with oils and additives, then whip as the base cools.
- As a Foaming Cleanser: Blend into powdered cleanser recipes for creamy foam.
- Processing Tip: To melt, heat in short increments and work quickly, as it can re-solidify as it cools.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate powder safety instructions
- Wear a dust mask and goggles when handling the powder
- Work in a well-ventilated area
- Avoid inhalation
- Avoid contact with eyes
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Store in a cool, dark place, tightly sealed
Faqs
Q: Why is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder popular in shampoo bars?
A: It gives a creamy lather, feels gentle on skin and hair, and rinses cleanly.
Q: Can it be used in leave-on products?
A: Only within the stated maximum, though it is far more commonly used in rinse-off formulas.
Q: Does it dissolve easily in water?
A: It is usually incorporated more successfully with heat and mixing, especially in bar and paste-style systems.

Absolutely love this!!!!! creates endless possibilities for my product range. Love that it's so gentle on the skin. Put mine in an electric grinder and it turned to powder very quickly and easily, a little goes a long way. Great surfactant, will be one of my staples from now on. Thank you EN for the great service and the quick delivery 💕
I ground them the second time round because i was trying out whipped soap. Its Amazing,Will be getting larger quantities.Just wish they were in powder form.
Decided to try this product & it's perfect.
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