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Coco Glucoside

What is it?

Coco Glucoside is a gentle non-ionic surfactant made from coconut oil and sugar.

INCI

Coco Glucoside

Appearance

Semi-viscous yellowish liquid

Usage rate

The CIR has not noted a maximum usage rate. Let the desired total active surfactant matter of your end product be your guide.

Texture

Slippery, detergenty

Scent

Characteristically detergenty

Active Surfactant Matter

55%

pH

11.5–12.5

Charge

Non-ionic

Solubility

Water

Why do we use it in formulations?

Coco glucoside can be a good primary or secondary surfactant, contributing foaming/cleansing to an end product.

Do you need it?

No

Refined or unrefined?

Coco glucoside only exists as a refined product.

Strengths

Coco glucoside is usually a fairly easy to source “natural” surfactant.

Weaknesses

It has a fairly high pH and is a poor solubilizer; I prefer Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside.

Alternatives & Substitutions

I tend to prefer Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside in any recipe that calls for coco glucoside.

How to Work with It

Include it in the water phase of your formulations; it can be hot or cold processed.

Storage & Shelf Life

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, coco glucoside should last at least two years.

Recommended starter amount

250mL or less


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