Coco glucoside

Coco glucoside: –

CAS NUMBER: –141464-42-8

🔹 Form

• Physical appearance: Clear to slightly cloudy, pale yellow to amber aqueous solution (liquid form).

• Typical active matter content: ~50–55% (commonly supplied as a 50% solution in water).

• Odor: Mild, characteristic.

• Solubility: Completely soluble in water.

• pH (10% solution): ~11–12 (alkaline, usually needs pH adjustment in formulations).

🔹 Use Level in Formulations

• 2 – 20% depending on product type:

  • Cleansers & face washes → 2–10%

  • Shampoos & body washes → 5–20%

  • Baby care → low % for mild cleansing

🔹 Applications in Personal Care & Cosmetics

1. Cleansers & Face Washes

   • Provides very mild yet effective cleansing.

   • Non-irritating, suitable for sensitive skin products.

2. Shampoos & Hair Cleansers

   • Contributes gentle foaming, conditions hair.

   • Often blended with other surfactants for better foam and viscosity.

3. Body Washes & Shower Gels

   • Enhances foam creaminess and skin feel.

4. Baby Care Products

   • Mildness and low irritation make it ideal for baby shampoos and washes.

5. Natural & Eco-friendly Formulations

   • 100% biodegradable, derived from coconut oil + glucose, popular in “green” and “sulfate-free” products.

🔹 Regulatory & Technical Info

• INCI Name: Coco-Glucoside

• CAS Number: 141464-42-8

• EINECS/EC Number: 500-320-3

• Source: Derived from coconut fatty alcohols + glucose (corn/starch).

✅ Key Role: Coco Glucoside (liquid form) is a non-ionic surfactant valued for its mildness, biodegradability, foaming ability, and natural origin, making it ideal for sulfate-free and eco-conscious formulations.