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Sodium Coco Sulfate

sodium cocoyl sulfatesodium coco-sulfatesodium coco sulfite

Surfactant

Sodium coco sulfate is a type of soap-making ingredient that helps create a rich lather in products like soaps, body washes, and shampoos. It's made from coconut oil and works by reducing the surface tension of water, allowing it to mix with oils more easily.

What it is

Sodium coco sulfate is a type of anionic surfactant derived from coconut oil, used to create a rich lather in personal care products.

Found in

soaps, body washes, shampoos, bubble baths

The concern

No significant concerns identified

Legal status

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in cosmetics and personal care products in the US and EU.

Low Concern

Generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products.

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Last updated: June 16, 2026