Coco Glucoside

Coco Glucoside – Natural Cleansing & Foaming Surfactant

Coco Glucoside is a naturally derived, non-ionic surfactant popular in DIY skincare, shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers and liquid hand soaps. Known for its gentle cleansing and foaming properties, it is a versatile ingredient for creating sulfate-free personal care products. It is also suitable for DIY dishwashing liquids and household cleaning formulations.

Made from plant-derived sugars and fatty alcohols, Coco Glucoside helps remove oils, dirt and impurities while producing a pleasant foam. It can be used as a primary surfactant or combined with other surfactants to create balanced cleansing formulations.

Why Makers Choose Coco Glucoside

• Gentle Cleansing: Helps remove excess oils and everyday impurities.
• Good Foaming Properties: Produces foam in shampoos, body washes and liquid cleansers.
• Naturally Derived: Made from renewable plant-based raw materials.
• Non-Ionic Surfactant: Compatible with many other surfactants, including anionic and amphoteric types.
• Sulfate-Free: Suitable for formulating cleansers without sulfate-based surfactants.
• Versatile: Useful in both personal care and household cleaning products.

Popular Applications

• Facial Cleansers: For gentle cleansing gels and facial washes.
• Shampoos: Provides cleansing and foam, particularly when combined with other surfactants.
• Body Washes & Shower Gels: Creates foaming cleansing products for everyday use.
• Liquid Hand Soaps: Suitable for foaming hand washes and liquid cleansers.
• Bubble Baths: Contributes to foam formation in bath products.
• DIY Dishwashing Liquids: Helps remove grease and food residues from dishes.
• Household Cleaners: Suitable for multipurpose and surface cleaning formulations.

Suggested Usage Rates

• Facial Cleansers: 3–10%
• Shampoos: 4–15%
• Body Washes & Shower Gels: 3–15%
• Liquid Hand Soaps: 5–15%
• Bubble Baths: 5–15%
• DIY Dishwashing Liquids: 5–15%
• Multipurpose Cleaners: 1–5%

These are suggested formulation starting ranges for the supplied liquid ingredient, not fixed usage requirements. The amount needed depends on the other surfactants, desired cleansing performance and finished product.

Product Information

• INCI: Coco-Glucoside
• Type: Non-ionic alkyl polyglucoside surfactant
• Active Matter: Approximately 50–55%
• pH: Typically 11.5–12.5 (10% aqueous solution)
• Solubility: Water-soluble
• Appearance: Pale yellow to slightly hazy, viscous liquid
• Functions: Cleansing, foaming and emulsifying support

Formulation & Storage Notes

Coco Glucoside can be incorporated into the water or surfactant phase and blended with other compatible surfactants. Mix gently to minimise unwanted foaming.

As the supplied ingredient is alkaline, finished skincare and haircare formulations generally require pH adjustment. Check the final product for stability, viscosity and skin compatibility.

Coco Glucoside is not a preservative. Water-based products require an appropriate preservation system.

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for handling precautions.