Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) noodles are a solid, noodle-shaped form of Sodium Coco Sulfate, an anionic surfactant (cleaning and foaming agent) derived from coconut oil fatty acids. The word "noodles" refers only to the physical shape of the raw material, it looks like short, white strands or pellets that resemble noodles. This form makes it easier to handle, weigh, and melt during manufacturing. In personal care formulations, it is commonly used at 5–60%, depending on the product type. Shampoo bars often contain 30–60% SCS as the primary surfactant. Sodium Coco Sulfate noodles are popular with makers of solid shampoo bars and natural-style cleansing products because they are easier to work with than powders and create abundant foam. SCS is a mixture of sulfated fatty alcohols derived from coconut oil, including sodium lauryl sulfate along with other chain lengths. Because SCS contains SLS as one of its components, it has similar cleansing and foaming properties and can also be irritating for some people, especially in high concentrations.
Sodium Coco Sulfate noodles are commonly used in:
Solid shampoo bars
Bar soaps
Facial cleansers
Body wash bars
Bubble bath products
Tooth powder and some toothpaste formulations
Benefits
Produces a rich, creamy lather
Cleanses effectively by removing oil and dirt
Derived from renewable coconut oil
Easy to incorporate into solid cosmetic formulation
Appearance
White to off-white
Solid noodle or pellet form
Mild characteristic odor
Typical usage level
There is no information.
