Description: A mild, coconut-derived anionic surfactant known for producing rich, creamy lather. It is valued for its excellent skin feel, gentle cleansing action, and low irritation compared to traditional sulfated surfactants. It is commonly used in solid syndet bars, facial cleansers, shampoos, and baby-care products due to its soft, luxurious foam and skin-conditioning properties.

Botanical Name: Not applicable (Commercially derived from coconut fatty acids)

Plant Part: Coconut oil (fatty acids used as source material)

Extraction Method: Chemical reaction of coconut fatty acids with isethionic acid (surfactant synthesis, not plant extraction)

Odor and Appearance:

  • Color: White to off-white
  • Appearance: Noodles
  • Odor: Mild, fatty, slightly soapy odor (not highly scented)

Please note that these characteristics can vary slightly depending on the specific manufacturing process and purity level.

Country of origin: United States

Main Constituents:

  • Sodium cocoyl isethionate (primary component)

  • Minor coconut fatty acid derivatives

  • Isethionate salts

(85% refers to active surfactant content)

Common Uses:

    • Syndet bars (bath bars, shampoo bars, baby bars)

    • Facial cleansers & creamy face washes

    • Shampoos & scalp-care formulas

    • Body washes & mild shower gels

    • Sensitive-skin & baby-care products

    • Foaming shaving creams & mousse cleansers

    Provides creamy, dense foam + mild cleansing + soft skin feel.

Blends well with:

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine (boosts foam & mildness)

  • Decyl/Coco Glucoside

  • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

  • Fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl)

  • Conditioning agents (Polyquaternium-10)

  • Emollients & humectants (glycerin, oils, butters)

Often paired with amphoteric surfactants to enhance performance.

Contraindications:

  • Generally very mild; suitable for sensitive skin

  • Avoid inhalation of fine powder during manufacturing

  • Can cause eye irritation in raw form (like most surfactants)

  • Always test pH — performs best around pH 4.5–6.5

  • Patch test recommended for leave-on formulations (rare use)

Not recommended for products requiring sulfate-type cleansing power for heavy buildup removal (e.g., strong clarifying shampoos).

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