Frequently Asked Questions
What is sodium coco sulfate?
What is sodium coco sulfate?
Sodium coco-sulfate (SCS, also spelled sodium coco sulphate) is a high-foaming anionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. It delivers rich lather and strong cleansing performance in both solid and liquid formats, from shampoo bars and syndet bars to syndet shower gels, body washes and bubble baths. VAXEN supplies it as dust-free granules, cosmetic grade, INCI Sodium Coco-Sulfate, CAS 68955-19-1.
What is the difference between SCS and SLS?
What is the difference between SCS and SLS?
Both are anionic sulfate surfactants, but they start from different feedstocks. SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) is made from a single purified fatty chain, while SCS is made from the whole blend of coconut fatty acids, so it contains a broader mix of chain lengths. In practice SCS is solid, easy to use in bar formats and is the common choice for syndet shampoo bars. This is a neutral chemistry distinction, not a safety ranking.
How do you use SCS granules in shampoo bars?
How do you use SCS granules in shampoo bars?
SCS works as the primary surfactant in syndet bar and solid shampoo bar formulations. Add the granules to the heated phase, where they dissolve well, then blend with your co-surfactants and additives before pressing or moulding. The granule format is dust-free, easier to weigh accurately than fine powder, and suits both small-batch and professional production.
Why is SCS used in bath bombs and bubble baths?
Why is SCS used in bath bombs and bubble baths?
Foam. SCS delivers a high lather with abundant, sustained foam, which is exactly what foaming bath products need. It performs in both solid and liquid applications, which is why formulators reach for it across shampoo bars, bubble bath, body wash, syndet shower gel and foaming body scrubs.
Is sodium coco sulfate coconut-derived?
Is sodium coco sulfate coconut-derived?
Yes. SCS is derived from coconut fatty acids: the full blend of fatty chains from coconut oil is converted into the surfactant, which is what distinguishes it from single-chain surfactants. VAXEN SCS granules are cosmetic grade and packed in the UK, with full INCI, CAS 68955-19-1 and batch information on every pack.



