Coco-Glucoside

INCI Name:Coco-Glucoside Alternate Names:Coco-Glycoside, C8-C16 Fatty Alcohol Glucoside, and Cocoyl Glucoside Active Surfactant Matter - 50–55% TYPE:Surfactant. DESCRIPTION Coco Glucoside is a very mild, non-ionic, plant-derived surfactant made from renewable coconut oil and fruit sugars widely used in eco-friendly and sensitive skin products. As a biodegradable, sulfate-free foaming agent, it provides excellent cleansing without stripping the skin's natural oils. It is often used in shampoos, baby wash, and facial cleansers BENEFITS AND USES- It has an extraordinary ability to clean your skin without stripping it off its natural oils. Add this to your shampoos and conditioners to make some great sulfate-free products. It is skin and environmentally friendly. It resists hard water well making it an efficient detergent and cleanser. It enhances the viscosity of your formulation and you can find it in almost all liquid detergents. Readily biodegradable Broad pH stability Good for sulfate-free formulations Excellent viscosity capacity It works by breaking the surface tension of water which allows the water to clear dirt, dust, and grime. It forms micelles in water and works by attaching dirt to the hydrophobic end that gets washed away with water APPLICATIONS: Body wash,Face Wash,shampoo, pet shampoo, shower gel, bubble bath, etc. Solubility: Water . insoluble in oil Recommended Usage Level 10% - 20% (Face Wash) 15% - 30% (Shower Gel / Bath Foam / Shampoo) Maximum Usage Level 30 pH: 11.5-12.5; HOW TO USE- Melt Any surfactants of your choice. Add AOS to the melted surfactant base. Pour the base into the cold water phase and then add the oil phase to it. Stir and adjust the pH. Precautions At pure usage levels it can cause irritation to the skin. When blending always take the following precautions: Use gloves (disposable are ideal) Take care when handling hot oils Wear eye protection Work in a well ventilated room Keep ingredients and hot oils away from children If ingested, seek immediate medical advice If contact made with eyes, rinse immediately with clean warm water and seek medical advice if in any doubt.