Sodium coco sulphate

Other names: SCS, sodium cocosulphate

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Sodium coco sulphate, also called SCS or sodium coco sulphate, is an ingredient that is widely used in industry and manufacturing, valued especially for its cleaning and foaming properties. It is an anionic surfactant that is extracted from coconut oil. Its main purpose is to create foam and break down oils and fats, making them easier to remove. Its use is not limited to one area, SCS is popular with manufacturers of cosmetic, hygiene and cleaning products.

Sodium coco sulfate finds a significant part of its application in the cosmetic industry. You can find it in shampoos, shower gels, bath foams, but also in body foams and soaps. It is in these products that we take advantage of its ability to create a rich, smooth foam that also offers light softness and suppleness. Another area where Sodium Coco Sulfate is used extensively is in cleaning products - from dishwashing detergents to washing powders to bathroom cleaners, where again its properties remove dirt and grease. In addition, SCS can be found in many other products such as toothpastes, liquid soaps and deodorants.