| What is it? | Coco Glucoside is a gentle non-ionic surfactant made from coconut oil and sugar. |
| INCI | Coco Glucoside |
| Appearance | Semi-viscous yellowish liquid |
| Usage rate | The CIR has not noted a maximum usage rate. Let the desired total active surfactant matter of your end product be your guide. |
| Texture | Slippery, detergenty |
| Scent | Characteristically detergenty |
| Active Surfactant Matter | 55% |
| pH | 11.5–12.5 |
| Charge | Non-ionic |
| Solubility | Water |
| Why do we use it in formulations? | Coco glucoside can be a good primary or secondary surfactant, contributing foaming/cleansing to an end product. |
| Do you need it? | No |
| Refined or unrefined? | Coco glucoside only exists as a refined product. |
| Strengths | Coco glucoside is usually a fairly easy to source “natural” surfactant. |
| Weaknesses | It has a fairly high pH and is a poor solubilizer; I prefer Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside. |
| Alternatives & Substitutions | I tend to prefer Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside in any recipe that calls for coco glucoside. |
| How to Work with It | Include it in the water phase of your formulations; it can be hot or cold processed. |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, coco glucoside should last at least two years. |
| Tips, Tricks, and Quirks | Realize Beauty has a great article on glucosides that’s worth a read! |
| Recommended starter amount | 250mL (8fl oz) or less |
| Where to Buy it | Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier. |
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