Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI 80) Needles

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI 80) Needles

This mild surfactant rightly referred to as baby foam, is obtained from coconut oil after undergoing a simple reaction.

INCL name– Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Molecular formula– C₆H₁₁NaO₅S

Country of Origin– India

Active Matter – 80%

Alternate names– Sodium Cocoyl Ethyl Ester Sulfonate, 2-Sulfoethyl Ester

SCI 80 Needles – Benefits and uses :

• It is one of the best sulfate-free alternatives available in the market.
• Owing to its mild cleansing and high foaming capabilities, it is traditionally used to make solid shampoo bars, conditioner bars, syndet bars, and bath bombs.
• It is outstanding for use in products for color-treated hair.
• Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it resists hard water and therefore prevents the formation of scum, which ensures no residue is left behind.
• It lathers pretty well when used as a stand-alone surfactant base and hence appeals to the sense of cleaning.
• It offers a beautiful, gentle “lace glove” lather to our products. It’s also naturally acidic, so it helps our end products have a skin-friendly pH with less (or no) adjusting.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI 80) Needles- How it works:

• This chemical is a surfactant that has a hydrophobic alkyl tail and a hydrophilic sulfonate anion.
• These help to remove dirt and grime from the surface by attaching themselves to oil/grease and water respectively.

SCI 80 Needles – Concentration and Solubility :

• The maximum suggested concentration for use in various formulations is up to 40% in rinse-off applications and 17% in leave-on applications.
• To increase its solubility in liquid detergents, betaine, nonionic sugar surfactants, glyceramides, polyglycosides, etc can be used.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Needles – How to use :

• Mix in the surfactant phase of your choice.
• Heat slowly on low heat.
• Stir using a high-shear stick blender to prevent excess foaming.
• Add surfactant mix to the rest of the formulation.