Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Mild Anionic Amino-Acid Surfactant (INCI: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate) — Sulfate-Free, Creamy-Foam Cleansing for Sensitive Skin, Baby & Premium Personal Care
CAS: 90387-74-9 EC: 291-350-5 Active: 25–30%
Sodium cocoyl glycinate (SCG, INCI: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, CAS 90387-74-9) is a premium, mild anionic amino-acid surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and glycine. It delivers creamy, dense foam, excellent skin compatibility, and good foaming even in hard water, with high biodegradability — making it an ideal sulfate-free primary or co-surfactant for facial cleansers, body washes, shampoos, baby care, and toothpaste. Royalchem Spain supplies it at 25–30% active matter as a colourless to pale-yellow liquid, delivered from our Valladolid distribution hub by drum or IBC with COA and SDS for every batch.
Technical Specifications (COA Data)
| Active Substance | 25–30% (liquid) |
| Appearance | Colourless to pale-yellow liquid |
| pH (10% solution, typical) | ≈ 9.5–11.0 |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Biodegradability | Readily biodegradable |
| Molecular Weight (C12 basis) | ≈ 279.35 g/mol |
*Regulatory: EINECS-listed (EC 291-350-5; Glycine, N-coco acyl derivs., sodium salts); supplied in line with EU REACH requirements; manufactured under ISO 9001. Readily biodegradable, mild, low-toxicity cosmetic-grade surfactant. GHS — Warning: causes serious eye irritation (H319) and may cause mild skin irritation (the alkaline concentrate is more irritating than in-use dilutions) — use eye protection and gloves. Not classified as a dangerous good for transport. Classification can vary by grade and concentration — verify against the current SDS. Always refer to the current SDS.
Key Properties
• INCI: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₆NNaO₃ (C12)
• Type: Anionic amino-acid surfactant
• Active Matter: 25–30%
Personal Care & Cosmetics
A mild primary or co-surfactant for facial cleansers, body washes, shampoos, and baby products — ideal for sulfate-free and sensitive-skin formulations thanks to its low irritation and creamy foam.
Oral Care & Premium Cleansing
A gentle foaming agent for toothpaste and premium amino-acid cleansing systems, giving a soft, low-irritation foam and a pleasant after-feel.
Green & Specialty Cleaning
A readily biodegradable surfactant for mild household and specialty cleaners — such as fruit-and-vegetable washes and hand-friendly dishwashing — where residue safety and mildness matter.