Sodium coco sulfate

Sodium coco sulfate (CAS 97375-27-4), commonly abbreviated as SCS, is an anionic surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty alcohols. It functions as a primary cleansing and foaming agent across personal care and industrial cleaning formulations. This versatile ingredient generates dense, stable lather while effectively removing oils, soils, and residues. In personal care, SCS is used as the primary surfactant in solid shampoo bars, syndet bars, and cleansing tablets.

Its solid physical form offers a distinct formulation advantage over liquid alternatives. Home care manufacturers incorporate it into dishwashing powders, laundry bars, and concentrated cleaning tablets for its strong degreasing performance. Textile processors use it in scouring baths to strip natural oils and processing residues from raw fibers before dyeing. In paper and leather processing, it supports degreasing and wetting steps where consistent foam control is required.

Sodium coco sulfate is supplied primarily as a white to off-white powder, flake, or noodle form, suited to solid formulation manufacturing. Technical and cosmetic grades are the most commonly traded varieties available. Cosmetic-grade material meets specific purity requirements for personal care applications. Buyers typically specify active matter content, with 92–96% active grades serving as the standard in commercial supply chains.