Coco Glucoside

Coco Glucoside  - Description

 Obtained from the succulent coconut fruit, this cloudy liquid, non-ionic surfactant acts as an ultra-mild cleansing agent and is completely biodegradable.

Country of Origin - India

Percentage of Active Surfactant Matter - 50%

 Coco Glucoside - Benefits and uses :

• This calming substance is employed for use by umpteen industries in formulating personal care products and toiletries.
• It acts as a cleanser, moisturizer, thickener, and emollient all-in-one, which makes it ideal for use in coloring products, shampoos, shower gels, bubble baths, liquid soaps, shaving foams, etc.
• Its propensity to be gentle and effective at cleaning has been documented to not cause dryness and is well tolerated by people with any type of skin like acne-prone or dry skin.
• When used in hair care products like shampoos, it makes the hair smoother and hence does not make them look as dry as a bone after washing.
• Without doubt it has an excellent non-toxicity profile.

Coco Glucoside  - How it works:

• It works by affecting the surface tension of the liquids to increase wetting.
• The hydrophilic head binds with the water and the hydrophobic tail binds with the oil which ultimately helps in pulling out dust, dirt, or grease from the surface.

Coco Glucoside - Concentration and Solubility :

• It is used at various concentrations based on the formulations, in the range of 2%-50%.
• Due to the presence of hydroxyl groups, it is soluble in water and is stable in neutral and alkaline solutions.

Coco Glucoside  - How to use :

• Add this ingredient to the surfactant phase of choice.
• Mix into formulations preventing excessive foam by continuously stirring it.
• Neutralize the pH of the finished product by adding acids.