Product Name: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Powder Form)
Inci name: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cas. No. : 61789-32-0

Properties and Areas of Use: It is a surfactant derived from coconut oil and provides gentle cleansing for the skin. It cleans dirt and oil without drying the skin. It produces a soft and rich lather. This is especially preferred in products such as shampoos, facial cleansers, and body gels. Due to its low irritation potential, it is suitable for use on sensitive skin. It is an environmentally friendly ingredient, biodegradable and decomposes without harming the environment. It works in a pH range close to the skin's natural pH balance, which provides cleansing without damaging the skin's protective barrier. It is widely used in shampoos to provide gentle cleansing and rich lather. It is preferred in facial cleansers for sensitive skin. It gently cleanses the skin without drying it out. It is used in body cleansing products for its gentle cleansing and skin softening properties. In solid cleansers that can be used instead of soap, it is used to provide gentle but effective cleansing on the skin. It is used in shampoos and body washes for delicate baby skin. Due to its gentle structure, it is considered suitable for baby skin. It can also be used in shaving creams due to its soft lather and the soft feel it leaves on the skin.

Physical Form: It is found as a white or off-white solid. It can typically be in the form of needle-like granules, flakes, or fine powder. It has a slight characteristic odor, but this odor is usually not noticeable in formulations. Its melting point is usually around 120°C. Since it is in solid form, it is not viscous, but when dissolved in water, it can form a moderately viscous solution.

Recommended pH range: Its pH in aqueous solutions should be between 5-7.

Solubility: Partially soluble in water. It shows better solubility when mixed with hot water or water-based formulations.

Function: It is a surfactant that gently cleanses skin and hair. It is a foaming agent. It acts as a viscosity enhancer and stabilizer in product formulations. It works in a pH range close to the skin's natural pH balance, providing gentle cleansing without damaging the skin barrier.

Recommended usage rate: It is used in shampoos at a rate of 3-20%. Lower concentrations are sufficient for gentle cleansing and lather formation, but higher rates can be used for rich lather and cleansing. It is suitable for use in shower gels and body washes at 5-15%, in facial cleansers at 1-10%, in solid cleansers (bar cleansers) at 10-60%, and in baby products at 1-5%. 

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