Description	Also known as Coco Sulfate, Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) is a solid anionic surfactant of coconut origin. It is not the same thing as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and is generally accepted as a gentler alternative.
INCI	Sodium Coco Sulfate
Active Surfactant Matter	95%
Appearance	White noodles
Usage rate	The CIR has not declared a maximum usage level for Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) in rinse-off products, declaring it “safe for use in rinse-off products”. It is limited to 1% in leave-on formulations (source). As Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) is a very effective cleanser, 1%-15% is generally suitable in liquid formulations. Solid cleansers will generally use quite a lot more as Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) is 3%-40% part of the solid-ness. As the CIR has not declared a maximum allowable usage level, let the performance of the formulation be your guide.
Applications	Shampoos, detergent bars, bubble bath, facial cleansers, baby products, Shaving products
Scent	Characteristically soapy/detergent
pH	7.5–10.5 (1% solution)
Charge	Anionic
Solubility	Water
Why do we use it in formulations?	It offers fantastic, fluffy, super-abundant lather and is a strong cleanser.
Strengths	Ample, rich lather and strong cleansing/de-greasing.
Weaknesses	It is a stronger surfactant and could irritate very sensitive skin. It also has a higher pH and products made with it typically need to be adjusted.
How to Work with It	Wear a dust mask! Inhaling airborne powdered surfactants is unbelievably unpleasant. You can dissolve it into the heated water phase for liquid concoctions or stir/mash the powder into blends of butters and/or other surfactants to create syndet bars. It can also be added to the powder phase of bath bombs and other bath products.
Benefits	Excellent foam in hard or soft water Gentle on skin and eyes Impart a silky after feel on the skin Mild but effective cleansing Mild odor From a natural, renewable, vegetable source Fully biodegradable Low dusting

Note: If the formulation calls for the powdered version you need to pre-grind it (wear your dust mask!), but the little noodles look really good in shampoo bars as-is, and the fine powder is very flexible!

Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) - Needles