Sodium coceth sulfate

Sodium coceth sulfate (CAS 68891-38-3) is an ethoxylated sulfate surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty alcohols. It functions as a primary anionic surfactant, delivering cleansing, foaming, and emulsification across personal care and industrial cleaning formulations.

In shampoos, body washes, and liquid hand soaps, it generates stable, dense foam while solubilizing oils and sebum from hair and skin surfaces. Home care formulators incorporate it into dish detergents and hard-surface cleaners.

This versatile ingredient is utilized where consistent degreasing performance and compatibility with co-surfactants are required. Textile processors use it as a scouring and wetting agent to remove sizing agents, oils, and contaminants.

The chemical is effective for cleaning fibers before dyeing or finishing processes. In paper and leather processing, it supports emulsification of treatment baths and improves penetration of auxiliary chemicals into various substrates.

Sodium coceth sulfate is supplied as a clear to slightly hazy aqueous liquid, typically at active concentrations of 25–30%. Technical and cosmetic grades are available for diverse industrial and manufacturing applications.

Cosmetic-grade material meets purity benchmarks relevant to personal care manufacturing. Buyers should confirm ethoxylation degree and active content with suppliers to ensure the material meets specific formulation needs.

These parameters directly affect formulation compatibility and regulatory documentation requirements. Proper storage and handling are essential to maintain the stability and performance of the surfactant in bulk quantities.