Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder
₦1,800.00 – ₦26,000.00
Description
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) is a mild anionic surfactant derived from coconut oil. It is used to formulate solid cleansing products and opaque liquid cleansing products.
INCI Name: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Other Names: Baby Lather, SCI Powder, SCI
Derived From: Coconuts, sodium isethionate
Appearance: Comes in fine powder form or granules, and also comes in flakes or noodles, depending on availability
Colour: White to off-white
Smell: Soapy, detergent odour
Ingredient Function: Cleaning agent/ foaming ingredient
Solubility: Soluble in hot water; partly soluble in cold water
Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container, in a dark and dry ventilated place, away from moisture
Shelf Life: 4 years, when properly stored
Usage Rate: 1-10%, up to 40% [Solid bars – 30%; Liquid soaps – 5 to 15% for a start]
PH Range: 4.5-6.5 (in 10% solution)
ASM (Active Surfactant Matter): 85%
Polarity: Anionic
Formulation Notes:
- Add to the Surfactant Phase of your formulation [Mix SCI with other surfactants (anionic or nonionic)]
- It needs to first be dissolved in a suitable solvent before using it in a formulation
- How to dissolve SCI: Combine it with the liquid amphoteric surfactant(s) in your recipe (such as Cocamidopropyl Betaine or other), and then heat in a water-bath until there’s a a uniform paste. This paste will dissolve in water
- Hydrous formulations including SCI (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) should have a pH of 6 to 8
Types of Products Formulated with Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI)
- Hair shampoos
- Baby shampoos
- Face cleansers
- Hand wash
- Bath washes, shower gels, bubble baths
- Bath bombs
- Bath salts
- Shaving soaps
- Detergent soap bars
- Solid Bar soaps, Shampoo bars
- Foaming body scrub, foaming face cleansers
*NOTE: This product is for external use only; Use for cosmetic formulations only; Wear a dust mask when working with this ingredient.
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