Coco Glucoside
Coco Glucoside
Coco Glucoside (Sulphate-Free Non-Ionic Surfactant)
Our Coco Glucoside is a gentle, non-ionic surfactant made from coconut oil and corn sugars. It is sulphate free and is used in facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, baby-style washes and other foaming products.
It supplies about 51-53% active matter in water and gives a soft, stable foam. You can use it as a main surfactant for mild washes, or combine it with other surfactants to improve foam and skin feel.
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About 51-53% active Coconut and corn sugar derived |
Sulphate free Mild non-ionic surfactant |
Foams and cleanses Facial cleansers to shampoos |
500 ml to 2 L Three pack sizes |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children. Concentrated product can seriously irritate the eyes: wear eye protection and rinse well. See Safety below.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Coco Glucoside |
| INCI | Coco-Glucoside |
| Type | Non-ionic surfactant (alkyl polyglucoside), sulphate free |
| Active content | About 51-53% in water |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow liquid |
| Solubility | Water soluble |
| Typical use rate | About 1-5% as a co-surfactant and about 8-20% as the main surfactant. Test your own recipe |
| pH | Concentrate can be alkaline as supplied. Adjust finished products to your target pH (for example with citric acid) |
| Suitable for | Facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, foaming products |
| Pack Sizes | 500 ml, 1 L, 2 L |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry, away from heat and sunlight |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, preservation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility. Not for internal use |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Facial cleansers | A mild main or co-surfactant. Combine with other ingredients for balance |
| Shampoos | Use as the main surfactant or alongside others for foam and feel |
| Body washes and shower gels | Gives a soft, stable foam |
| Hand soaps | Foaming hand wash bases. Test your own recipe |
| Gentle baby-style washes | Often chosen for mild formulas. Patch test and test your own recipe |
| Foaming products | Foaming cleansers and mousse-style washes |
How to Make a Simple Gentle Wash
- Weigh. Weigh the water into a clean mixing container, then add the coco glucoside and the other surfactants one at a time.
- Mix gently. Stir slowly with a spoon or low-speed mixer so you do not whip in foam. Do not heat unless your recipe needs it.
- Add the extras. Stir in vegetable glycerine, extracts and fragrance (pre-mixed with a solubiliser such as PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil or Polysorbate 20 if needed).
- Adjust the pH. Check the pH with test strips or a meter. Most gentle washes work best slightly acidic, and a little citric acid adjusts it. Add it a drop at a time.
- Thicken. Stir in a pinch of salt or a little xanthan gum to thicken, a little at a time, until you reach the thickness you want.
- Preserve and test. Add a suitable preservatives, leave to stand so the foam settles, and pour into clean bottles.
Tip: Glucoside washes do not thicken well with salt. Use a thickener such as xanthan gum or add a little cocamidopropyl betaine to help.
Starting Formula to Test ▼
This is a gentle wash starting point, not a tested recipe. Adjust to your own needs, and always check the pH.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Water | about 60-70% |
| Coco Glucoside | 15-20% |
| cocamidopropyl betaine | 5-10% |
| vegetable glycerine | 2% |
| Thickener, e.g. xanthan gum | about 0.3-0.8% |
| Preservative, used at its recommended rate | about 1% |
| Citric acid | a few drops to adjust the pH |
Make a xanthan gel with the water first, then stir in the surfactants gently and adjust the pH.
Using It in Washes & Cleansers ▼
These are common maker starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Facial cleanser | About 5-15% | Use a lower rate for a lighter wash. Test on skin. |
| Shampoo or body wash | About 8-20% as main surfactant | Combine with cocamidopropyl betaine for foam and thickness. |
| As a co-surfactant | About 1-5% | Improves foam and mildness in another surfactant system. |
| Hand soap | About 8-15% | Thicken with a gum. Test the feel. |
| Foaming wash | About 5-10% | Use in a foaming pump bottle. Test dilutions. |
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Wash will not thicken with salt | Glucoside washes respond poorly to salt | Use xanthan gum, or add a little cocamidopropyl betaine, then test. |
| Foam is low | Rate too low, or hard water | Increase the rate a little, or combine with another surfactant. |
| Wash is cloudy | Incompatible additives, or cold storage | Test ingredients in small amounts. Warm gently and stir. |
| Skin feels tight | pH too high, or rate too high | Check the pH and lower the rate. Patch test. |
| Mix spoils | Water-based products can grow mould and bacteria | Use clean tools and add a suitable preservative. |
| Too much foam when mixing | Whipped in air | Mix slowly and leave to stand. |
Safety & Selling Your Products ▼
This product is a cosmetic raw material for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling the concentrated product, patch test finished products before first use and stop using a product if irritation occurs.
The concentrated surfactant can cause serious eye damage. Wear eye protection when handling it and rinse well with water if it splashes. Washes are water-based and need a suitable preservative.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
Is it sulphate free?
Yes. Coco glucoside is a sulphate-free, non-ionic surfactant.
What is it made from?
It is made from coconut oil and sugars from corn (starch).
How strong is it?
It is supplied at about 51-53% active matter in water.
How much do I use?
About 1-5% as a co-surfactant and about 8-20% as the main surfactant. Always test.
Can I thicken it with salt?
Not very well. Use xanthan gum, or add a little cocamidopropyl betaine.
Do I need to adjust the pH?
Often yes. The concentrate can be alkaline as supplied, so check and adjust your finished product.
Do I need a preservative?
Yes. Any water-based wash needs a suitable preservative.
How should I store it?
Sealed, in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight.
Is it for internal use?
No. It is sold for external cosmetic use only.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 ml |
|---|---|---|
| 500 ml | $14.00 | $2.80 |
| 1 L | $26.00 | $2.60 |
| 2 L | $44.00 | $2.20 |
Pairs Well With
Pair with cocamidopropyl betaine, SLSA or PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, and add vegetable glycerine and aloe vera gel. Thicken with xanthan gum, and preserve with Geogard 221 or phenoxyethanol. See our shampoo and conditioner bases and liquid soap bases. Finish with lavender essential oil or tea tree essential oil. Browse emulsifiers and thickeners. |
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Coco Glucoside (Sulphate-Free Non-Ionic Surfactant)
Our Coco Glucoside is a gentle, non-ionic surfactant made from coconut oil and corn sugars. It is sulphate free and is used in facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, baby-style washes and other foaming products.
It supplies about 51-53% active matter in water and gives a soft, stable foam. You can use it as a main surfactant for mild washes, or combine it with other surfactants to improve foam and skin feel.
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About 51-53% active Coconut and corn sugar derived |
Sulphate free Mild non-ionic surfactant |
Foams and cleanses Facial cleansers to shampoos |
500 ml to 2 L Three pack sizes |
Safety information: for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children. Concentrated product can seriously irritate the eyes: wear eye protection and rinse well. See Safety below.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Coco Glucoside |
| INCI | Coco-Glucoside |
| Type | Non-ionic surfactant (alkyl polyglucoside), sulphate free |
| Active content | About 51-53% in water |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow liquid |
| Solubility | Water soluble |
| Typical use rate | About 1-5% as a co-surfactant and about 8-20% as the main surfactant. Test your own recipe |
| pH | Concentrate can be alkaline as supplied. Adjust finished products to your target pH (for example with citric acid) |
| Suitable for | Facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, foaming products |
| Pack Sizes | 500 ml, 1 L, 2 L |
| Storage | Sealed, cool and dry, away from heat and sunlight |
| Use | Raw material for makers. Formulation, preservation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility. Not for internal use |
Uses
| Use | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Facial cleansers | A mild main or co-surfactant. Combine with other ingredients for balance |
| Shampoos | Use as the main surfactant or alongside others for foam and feel |
| Body washes and shower gels | Gives a soft, stable foam |
| Hand soaps | Foaming hand wash bases. Test your own recipe |
| Gentle baby-style washes | Often chosen for mild formulas. Patch test and test your own recipe |
| Foaming products | Foaming cleansers and mousse-style washes |
How to Make a Simple Gentle Wash
- Weigh. Weigh the water into a clean mixing container, then add the coco glucoside and the other surfactants one at a time.
- Mix gently. Stir slowly with a spoon or low-speed mixer so you do not whip in foam. Do not heat unless your recipe needs it.
- Add the extras. Stir in vegetable glycerine, extracts and fragrance (pre-mixed with a solubiliser such as PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil or Polysorbate 20 if needed).
- Adjust the pH. Check the pH with test strips or a meter. Most gentle washes work best slightly acidic, and a little citric acid adjusts it. Add it a drop at a time.
- Thicken. Stir in a pinch of salt or a little xanthan gum to thicken, a little at a time, until you reach the thickness you want.
- Preserve and test. Add a suitable preservatives, leave to stand so the foam settles, and pour into clean bottles.
Tip: Glucoside washes do not thicken well with salt. Use a thickener such as xanthan gum or add a little cocamidopropyl betaine to help.
Starting Formula to Test ▼
This is a gentle wash starting point, not a tested recipe. Adjust to your own needs, and always check the pH.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Water | about 60-70% |
| Coco Glucoside | 15-20% |
| cocamidopropyl betaine | 5-10% |
| vegetable glycerine | 2% |
| Thickener, e.g. xanthan gum | about 0.3-0.8% |
| Preservative, used at its recommended rate | about 1% |
| Citric acid | a few drops to adjust the pH |
Make a xanthan gel with the water first, then stir in the surfactants gently and adjust the pH.
Using It in Washes & Cleansers ▼
These are common maker starting points, not fixed rules. Results vary with your recipe, so always test a small batch first.
| Use | Starting amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Facial cleanser | About 5-15% | Use a lower rate for a lighter wash. Test on skin. |
| Shampoo or body wash | About 8-20% as main surfactant | Combine with cocamidopropyl betaine for foam and thickness. |
| As a co-surfactant | About 1-5% | Improves foam and mildness in another surfactant system. |
| Hand soap | About 8-15% | Thicken with a gum. Test the feel. |
| Foaming wash | About 5-10% | Use in a foaming pump bottle. Test dilutions. |
Tips & Troubleshooting ▼
| Problem | Likely cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| Wash will not thicken with salt | Glucoside washes respond poorly to salt | Use xanthan gum, or add a little cocamidopropyl betaine, then test. |
| Foam is low | Rate too low, or hard water | Increase the rate a little, or combine with another surfactant. |
| Wash is cloudy | Incompatible additives, or cold storage | Test ingredients in small amounts. Warm gently and stir. |
| Skin feels tight | pH too high, or rate too high | Check the pH and lower the rate. Patch test. |
| Mix spoils | Water-based products can grow mould and bacteria | Use clean tools and add a suitable preservative. |
| Too much foam when mixing | Whipped in air | Mix slowly and leave to stand. |
Safety & Selling Your Products ▼
This product is a cosmetic raw material for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling the concentrated product, patch test finished products before first use and stop using a product if irritation occurs.
The concentrated surfactant can cause serious eye damage. Wear eye protection when handling it and rinse well with water if it splashes. Washes are water-based and need a suitable preservative.
Selling what you make? This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.
Frequently Asked Questions ▼
Is it sulphate free?
Yes. Coco glucoside is a sulphate-free, non-ionic surfactant.
What is it made from?
It is made from coconut oil and sugars from corn (starch).
How strong is it?
It is supplied at about 51-53% active matter in water.
How much do I use?
About 1-5% as a co-surfactant and about 8-20% as the main surfactant. Always test.
Can I thicken it with salt?
Not very well. Use xanthan gum, or add a little cocamidopropyl betaine.
Do I need to adjust the pH?
Often yes. The concentrate can be alkaline as supplied, so check and adjust your finished product.
Do I need a preservative?
Yes. Any water-based wash needs a suitable preservative.
How should I store it?
Sealed, in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight.
Is it for internal use?
No. It is sold for external cosmetic use only.
Sizes & Price
| Pack | Price | Price per 100 ml |
|---|---|---|
| 500 ml | $14.00 | $2.80 |
| 1 L | $26.00 | $2.60 |
| 2 L | $44.00 | $2.20 |
Pairs Well With
Pair with cocamidopropyl betaine, SLSA or PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, and add vegetable glycerine and aloe vera gel. Thicken with xanthan gum, and preserve with Geogard 221 or phenoxyethanol. See our shampoo and conditioner bases and liquid soap bases. Finish with lavender essential oil or tea tree essential oil. Browse emulsifiers and thickeners. |
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