Brown glass bottle with black cap next to a branch with leaves and a yellow flower on a white background
Half-cut coconut on a white background
Bouquet of purple lavender flowers on a white background
Wooden mortar and pestle with white powder on a white background
Close-up of a green aloe vera leaf on a white background
Wooden spoon filled with frankincense on a white background
Wooden bowl filled shea butter on a white background

Sodium Coco Sulfate

Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) is a solid, plant-derived surfactant made by sulfating the fatty alcohols from coconut oil. It is commonly used in shampoo bars, body bars, and other solid cleansers for its ability to create a dense, bubbly foam. Compared to sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), SCS is gentler because it is derived from the whole range of fatty acids in coconut oil rather than a single isolated one. This makes it an effective yet balanced cleanser for skin and hair.

Specs

  • Supplier: Wholesale Supplies Plus (Crafter’s Choice)
  • INCI: Sodium Coco-Sulfate
  • Form: Needles or powder
  • Color: White
  • Odor: Neutral
  • Solubility: Soluble in water
  • Function in Formulation: Primary solid surfactant providing lather and cleansing
  • Use Levels: Typically 30–60% in solid shampoo/cleansing bars
  • Natural: Plant-derived, but chemically processed
  • Organic Certified: No

INCI

INCI: Sodium Coco-Sulfate

Where You’ll Find It in Fyrn

We use Sodium Coco Sulfate as the backbone of our solid cleansing bars, where rich foam and rinseability are essential. It appears in:

  • Sunset Bar 3-in-1 Solid Cleanser
  • Future solid shampoo bar formulations

Safety Notes

Sodium Coco Sulfate is considered safe in rinse-off products when used at recommended levels. Like other sulfates, it can be drying at higher concentrations, which is why Fyrn always blends it with conditioning agents and emollients for a balanced formula. Avoid inhaling powdered form during handling.