Essentially Natural Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder - Sulfate Free

• 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

• 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

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder Is 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

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder Is Not For:

• Liquid-surfactant-only preferences
• Dust-sensitive handling preferences
• Fully cold-process projects with no heat input
• Finished-product use without formulation

• 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.

• 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

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.