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Sodium coceth sulfate is a semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Sodium Coceth Sulfate is a milder foaming agent found in baby cleansers, gels, and cleaners.
Sodium Coceth Sulfate may be useful in the study of laundry detergent compositions with good removability of oily soils under neutral conditions and soil redeposition prevention.
CAS: 68891-38-3
EINECS: 500-234-8
Synonyms:
SODIUM COCETH-30 SULFATE;POE(2);Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-hydroxy-, C12-14-alkyl ethers, sodium salts;C12-14-FATTYALCOHOLETHERSULFATE+2EO;POLYETHYLENEGLYCOLALKYL(C12-C14)ETHERSODIUMSULPHATE;Fatty alcohol ether sulfates sodium salts C12-C14;sodium linear-(C12-14)alkyl ether sulfate;Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),a-sulfo-w-hydroxy-, C12-14-alkyl ethers, sodiuM salts
Sodium Coceth Sulfate is a surfactant/detergent similar to sodium laureth sulfate.
it uses the full spectrum of coconut fatty acids as an input instead of isolated lauric acid (as is used in sodium laureth sulfate).
Thus the finished product is a blend of chemicals including sodium laureth sulfate, sodium myreth sulfate, sodium oleth sulfate, and so on.
The blend is referred to simply as sodium coceth sulfate.
Sodium" refers to the element sodium.
"Coceth-" denotes a PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether of coconut fatty alcohols.
The number after "Coceth-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-.
Sulphates are salts or esters of sulphuric acid.
Sodium coceth sulfate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance).
Sodium Coco Sulfate has emerged on the organic cosmetics landscape as a natural option, moving away from reputedly irritating sulfates such as Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
This rapid adoption is due to its seductive characteristics: a generous lather, a smoothing effect on hair and a moderate production cost.
Sodium Coceth Sulfate is derived from coconut oil fatty acids, unlike other sulfates which are derived from palm oil.
In technical terms, Sodium Coceth Sulfate belongs to the category of anionic surfactants, recognized for their ability to produce abundant foam and easy rinsing.
However, they are also noted for being the most irritating of all surfactants.
Sodium Coceth Sulfate, also known as sodium laureth sulfate, is a common chemical raw material used in a wide range of personal care and cleaning products and is often used in industrial cleaning products.
Sodium Coceth Sulfate is an anionic surfactant, meaning it has a negative charge, and is derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol obtained from various sources such as palm oil, palm kernel oil or animal fats.
Sodium Coceth Sulfate is usually produced on an industrial scale through a chemical process that combines ethoxylation and sulfation.
Sodium Coceth Sulfate is a cheap, effective and efficient cleaning agent with excellent foaming and emulsifying properties and is often used in;
Personal care products (shampoos, shower gels, liquid hand soaps and toothpaste) Sodium Coceth Sulfate helps create foam and emulsify oils and dirt, making them easier to rinse away.
Household cleaning products (dishwashing liquids, detergents and all-purpose cleaners).
The surfactant properties help break down and remove grease and stains.
Sodium Coceth Sulfate Chemical Properties
Boiling point: 400℃[at 101 325 Pa]
Density: 1.08[at 20℃]
Refractive index: 1.464
Form: Clear to slightly yellowish viscous liquid
pka: 2[at 20 ℃]
Odor: Odorless
Water Solubility: 280g/L at 20℃
EPA Substance Registry System: Sodium Coceth Sulfate (68891-38-3)
Industrial cleaning applications including:
Textile industry with industrial laundries and textile processing facilities to clean and wash textile products such as clothing, sheets and towels.
Food industry: cleaning of equipment, floors and surfaces in factories and processing plants.
Agricultural industry: cleaning farm equipment and animal enclosures to maintain sanitary standards.
Car washes: as part of cleaning agents to thoroughly clean vehicles.
Restaurant and kitchen cleaning of kitchen equipment, floors and surfaces in restaurants and food processingenvironments.
Swimming pool maintenance: in swimming pool chemicals to clean the walls and floors of swimming pools.
Industrial building cleaning: general cleaning applications in industrial facilities, such as cleaning floors, walls and equipment.
