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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