Our Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) is an easy to use sulphate-free anionic surfactant cleansing agent. Naturally derived and readily biodegradeable it provides similar performance to sulphated surfactants whilst giving excellent creaminess, foam, and cleansing abilities without being irritating on the skin.
SCI has superior clarity over other SLS Free surfactants, leaving very low residules which helps minimise buiildup, leading to SCI being a wonderful ingredient in hair products.
SCI is effective in both soft and hard water areas.
Due to the extreme mildness of SCI and the high foaming abilities of SCI, it is suitable for the following products
Foaming products can be produced in a with a super easy method.
Simply add the SCI to deionised water and warm the water to 50c whilst blending. Once the SCI is disolved into water add your other ingredients and preservatives and allow to cool.
Please see our example formulation below.
Safety Data has been performed with usage levels of up to 50%, this is a more common level to use in Soap Bar formulations.
In liquid formulations normally a maximum of 10% being used, however normally no more than 5% is required for excellent results.
Refer to the MSDS when using SCI. Care should be taking not to directly handle SCI and avoid eyes in the raw form. The granular form has the large advantage during formulation of producing no dust.
| Criteria | Information |
| Inci | Sodium cocoyl isethionate |
| Plant Origin | Derived from Coconut |
| Country of Origin | Europe |
| Solubility | Water soluble with heat and agitation |
| pH | 4.0 - 6.0 |
| Key Uses | Surfactant, skin softening, soap bars |
| Saponification Value | > 160mg KOH/g |
| Technical Documents | Please see the Technical Tab below for SDS and COA |
| Keywords | Soap Bar, Mild surfactant, Mild shampoo, Baby Care, Baby Shampoo, SCI, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate |
The formulation uses our SCI and Cocamidopropyl betaine for effective thickening and crystal clear clarity
In a suitable mixing vessel add water and begin mixing using an overhead mixer. Pull a vortex using the mixer.
Slowly add the SCI into the side of the vortex and begin heating to 50c. Once the batch clears add the Cocamidopropyl betaine.
Once the batch has cooled to under 40c, add your Phenoxyethanol & Ethyhexyglycerine and stir thoroughly.
| INCI Name | Purpose | % w/w |
| Deonised Water (Aqua) | Base | 76% |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | Surfactant | 3.5% |
| Cocamidopropyl betaine | Surfactant | 20% |
| Phenoxyethanol & Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative | 0.5% |
You can add essential oils, actives and additional surfactants to further tailor your formulation.
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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate The SDS can be downloaded by Clicking Here
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate The TDS can be downloaded by Clicking Here
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