Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) - Powder

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder is a mild, high-foaming anionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. Commonly known as SCI or Baby Foam, it is widely used in cosmetic and personal care formulations where gentle cleansing and a rich, creamy lather are desired.

SCI helps remove oil, dirt and impurities while providing excellent foaming performance. Its mild cleansing properties make it a popular surfactant for shampoo bars, syndet bars, facial cleansers, body washes, bath products and other skin and hair care formulations.

Benefits of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

• Mild cleansing surfactant suitable for gentle personal care formulations
• Produces a rich, dense and creamy lather
• Excellent foaming and cleansing performance
• Helps cleanse without leaving skin and hair feeling excessively dry
• Particularly well suited for solid and water-free formulations
• Popular for making solid shampoo bars and syndet cleansing bars
• Can be combined with other surfactants to create customized cleansing systems

Common Applications

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder is commonly used in:

• Solid shampoo and conditioner bars
• Syndet and facial cleansing bars
• Facial cleansers
• Body washes and shower products
• Foaming bath products
• Hair care formulations
• Gentle cleansing products
• Water-free and solid cosmetic formulations

SCI is also a key surfactant used in products such as Foaming Bath Butter and is particularly popular with formulators making solid shampoo bars.

INCI: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Active Matter: 85%
Form: Powder

Handling & Caution: Fine SCI powder can create airborne dust that may irritate the nose and respiratory tract. Avoid breathing dust and use appropriate respiratory protection when handling the powder.

Bulk Quantities: Quantities over 100 kg are available upon request. Please contact us for bulk pricing and availability.

Safety Datasheet

Certificate of Analysis

SCIPKTPD/05/2502XXX

SCIP20260122025