Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder (SCI 85%)

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder (SCI 85%)

Mild anionic surfactant powder used to create creamy, dense foam in gentle cleansing bars, syndet bars, shampoos, and body wash formulations.

INCI Name: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Appearance: White to off-white powder

Active Matter: Approximately 85%

Solubility: Dispersible in water; best incorporated with heat and proper mixing

Function: Mild surfactant, cleansing agent, foam booster, syndet bar base ingredient

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder (SCI 85%) is a high-active, mild surfactant commonly used in solid cleansing bars, shampoo bars, facial cleansers, body washes, and gentle cleansing systems. It helps create rich, creamy lather with a soft after-feel, making it a popular choice for sulfate-free and mild cleansing formulations.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is valued for its mild cleansing performance and rich foam profile. It helps produce dense, creamy lather while leaving skin and hair feeling softer compared to harsher traditional surfactants. Its powder format is especially useful in solid cleansers and concentrated surfactant systems.

Key Benefits

• Creates rich, creamy, dense foam.
• Provides mild cleansing with a soft after-feel.
• Ideal for sulfate-free cleansing systems.
• Excellent choice for shampoo bars and syndet bars.
• Helps improve foam quality in facial and body cleansers.
• Suitable for gentle skin and hair cleansing formulations.

Typical Use Levels

• 3–10% — Foam boosting in liquid cleansers
• 10–30% — Cream cleansers, facial cleansers, and body washes
• 30–60% — Shampoo bars, syndet bars, and solid cleansing systems

How to Incorporate

• Add slowly with mixing to reduce clumping and dusting.
• Use heat and adequate mixing for better dispersion.
• For solid bars, blend with other surfactants, binders, oils, and powders as needed.
• For liquid systems, pre-disperse and allow enough processing time for uniform incorporation.

Formulation Notes

• SCI can be slow to disperse and may require heat.
• Often paired with amphoteric or nonionic surfactants to improve mildness and foam.
• Useful with surfactants such as Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, or Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate.
• Powder may create airborne dust; handle with appropriate dust control.
• Final formula pH should be adjusted based on the finished product requirements.

Common Applications

• Shampoo bars
• Syndet cleansing bars
• Facial cleansing bars
• Body washes and shower gels
• Cream cleansers
• Sulfate-free shampoo systems

Best used when formulators want gentle cleansing with luxurious foam instead of the tragic squeaky-clean feeling of detergent cosplay.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
• Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.
• Protect from moisture and contamination.
• Avoid creating or inhaling dust during handling.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating suitability, processing conditions, stability, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.