● What is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate?
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (CAS No. 68187-32-6) is an anionic amino acid surfactant formed by the condensation of natural coconut oil fatty acids and sodium L-glutamate. Its raw materials are derived from renewable plant resources, and the production process conforms to the concept of green chemistry. It is purified by bio-enzymatic hydrolysis or supercritical CO₂ extraction technology to avoid organic solvent residues, and the purity can reach 95%-98%.
Physical and chemical properties of Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate:
Appearance: white powder or light yellow transparent liquid
Molecular formula: C₅H₉NO₄·Na
Solubility: easily soluble in water (87.8 g/L, 37℃), slightly soluble in organic solvents
pH value: 5.0-6.0 (5% solution)
Stability: resistant to hard water, easily degraded under light, need to be stored away from light
Characteristic smell: natural coconut oil fragrance
Core advantages of Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate :
Mild weak acidity: pH is close to the natural environment of the skin (5.5-6.0), reducing irritation;
Viscosity adjustment ability: Contains fatty acid structure, can independently adjust the viscosity of the formula, and adapt to different dosage forms;
Biodegradability: The natural decomposition rate exceeds 90% within 28 days, which is much better than petrochemical surfactants.
● What are the benefits of the Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate ?
1. Cleansing And Foaming:
The foam is dense and stable, with strong cleaning power and low degreasing power. There is no tight feeling after washing, which is especially suitable for sensitive skin;
The compound soap base can improve the elasticity of the foam and improve the dryness of traditional soaps.
2. Repair And Moisturizing:
Sodium cocoyl glutamate can repair damaged hair scales and enhance hair combing;
Reduce the adsorption of SLES (sodium laureth sulfate) on the skin and improve moisturizing by 30%.
3. Safety And Protection:
Zero allergenicity: Certified by CIR (American Cosmetic Raw Materials Evaluation Committee), it is absolutely safe when the amount of rinse-off products is ≤10% and the amount of resident products is ≤3%;
Antibacterial and antistatic: In an acidic environment, it inhibits Malassezia and reduces dandruff formation, which is suitable for scalp care.
● What Are The Applications Of Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate ?
1. Personal Care
Facial cleansing products: used as the main surfactant (8%-30%) in amino acid facial cleansers and cleansing powders, replacing SLES to reduce irritation;
Baby products: mild properties suitable for shower gels and shampoos, and passed the EU ECOCERT certification.
2. Oral Care
Added to toothpaste and mouthwash (1%-3%), it inhibits bacteria and reduces oral mucosal damage.
3. Household Cleaning
APG (alkyl glycoside) is compounded in fruit and vegetable detergents and dishwashing liquids to decompose agricultural residues without toxic residues.
4. Industrial Innovation
Added to cream systems as an emulsifier to enhance skin adhesion;
Used as an antistatic treatment agent for wool in the textile industry.
“The versatility of sodium cocoyl glutamate comes from its amphiphilic structure – the hydrophobic coconut oil chain and the hydrophilic glutamic acid group work synergistically to repair the barrier while cleaning. In the future, breakthroughs in nano-carrier technology are needed to improve the transdermal rate of active ingredients.
Sodium cocoyl glutamate is widely used in personal care, cosmetics and other fields with its “natural, efficient and sustainable” characteristics.
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Post time: Jul-23-2025
