Sodium coco sulfate is a chemical compound of natural origin. It is obtained from the sulphonation of the fatty acids of the coconut. 

It appears in the form of a white powder.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

An anionic surfactant of natural origin with the ability to interact with epidermal lipids and less irritating than sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). However, Sodium coco sulfate has Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) as its dominant constituent (1), a chemical compound on which many clinical studies have expressed negative opinions for its effects on human health. Used as a base for solid shampoos.

Molecular Formula RCONHCH(CH₃)COONa

CAS    97375-27-4

The most relevant studies on this ingredient have been selected with a summary of their contents:

Sodium coco sulfate studies

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(1) Nikolaou, A., & Golfinopoulos, S. K. The occurrence of" red" substances in" green" household products: A preliminary investigation.