Sodium cocoyl barley amino acids is a product of plant origin obtained chemically by starting with amino acids from barley protein and, by condensation, reacting with the sodium salt of coconut acid.  It is composed of amino acids typical of barley protein, and the interaction between this amino acid patchwork forms a lipo-amino acid complex.

It appears as a yellowish to dark brown powder or as an odourless and colourless transparent liquid that is soluble in water.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Plant-derived surfactant acting as emulsifier, skin conditioner, ion stabiliser and excellent cleansing power Can be included in cosmetic formulations both as primary and secondary surfactant Low irritation potential, produces a lot of foam and is stable. Also has moisturising properties and achieves good viscosity at pH 5.8 - 6.3.

Product composition Sodium cocoyl barley amino acids

Typical commercial product characteristics Sodium cocoyl barley amino acids

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