Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder (Sulfate-Free) - Essentially Natural
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder (Sulfate-Free) - Essentially Natural
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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:
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Whipped Soap Base/ Foaming Bath Butter
- Conditioning Shampoo Bar
- Whipped Foot Scrub
- Powder-To-Foam Facial Cleanser
- Foaming Bath Powder
Also available in: Sample Sizes.
Key properties
- 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 it's 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 it's 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 sci 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.
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.
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