Coco Glutamate S30 250 g

Mild Amino Acid-Based Surfactant for Sulfate-Free Cleansing Formulations

Coco Glutamate S30 is a mild, amino acid-based anionic surfactant used in sulfate-free personal-care and cleansing formulations.

It is particularly suitable for:

• Shampoos
• Facial cleansers
• Shower gels
• Liquid hand cleansers
• Sensitive-skin cleansing products
• Baby-care cleansing systems
• Syndet cleansers
• Mild household cleansing formulations

Its glutamate-based surfactant system provides effective cleansing while allowing formulators to develop softer and more refined sensory profiles than many conventional high-detergency surfactant systems.

What Is Coco Glutamate S30?

Coco Glutamate S30 is based on fatty acids derived from coconut-type feedstocks combined with glutamic acid derivatives.

Depending on the exact commercial grade, the INCI may include:

Aqua, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Benzoate

For the S30 Standard grade, the supplied product is typically an aqueous surfactant concentrate rather than 100% pure active surfactant.

Always use the INCI declaration from the actual supplier documentation.

Amino Acid-Based Surfactant

Cocoyl glutamates belong to the family of amino acid-based surfactants.

They are commonly selected for formulations designed around:

• Mild cleansing
• Sulfate-free positioning
• Facial care
• Sensitive-skin concepts
• Premium shampoo systems
• Natural-origin formulation concepts

Anionic Surfactant

Coco Glutamate S30 is an anionic surfactant.

It can function as:

• Primary cleanser
• Secondary cleanser
• Foam-supporting surfactant
• Mildness-supporting surfactant
• Surfactant-system modifier

Its exact role depends on the total surfactant blend.

Sulfate-Free Formulations

Coco Glutamate S30 does not belong to the sulfate surfactant family.

It can therefore be used to formulate products without ingredients such as:

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
• Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
• Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
• Ammonium Laureth Sulfate

provided these ingredients are not introduced elsewhere in the formulation.

Foam Characteristics

Coco Glutamate S30 can produce a soft and creamy foam profile.

Its foam may differ from the very large, fast-forming foam associated with traditional sulfate surfactants.

This is not necessarily a disadvantage.

In premium mild-cleansing systems, formulators often focus on:

• Foam creaminess
• Foam density
• Rinse feel
• Skin feel
• Overall mildness

rather than foam volume alone.

Combining With Other Surfactants

Coco Glutamate S30 can be combined with compatible surfactants to optimize:

• Foam
• Viscosity
• Cleansing
• Mildness
• Sensory feel

Common partners may include:

• Cocamidopropyl Betaine
• Decyl Glucoside
• Coco Glucoside
• Lauryl Glucoside
• Other amino acid surfactants

A mixed surfactant system often performs better than relying on one surfactant alone.

Use in Shampoo

Coco Glutamate S30 is particularly useful in sulfate-free shampoo formulations.

It can be incorporated into:

• Daily shampoos
• Sensitive-scalp shampoos
• Mild shampoos
• Children’s shampoos
• Premium sulfate-free systems

The final performance depends on:

• Total active surfactant matter
• Co-surfactants
• Conditioning polymers
• Salt
• pH
• Fragrance
• Thickeners

Use in Facial Cleansers

Amino acid surfactants are frequently selected for facial cleansing systems because they can support a milder cleansing profile.

Suitable applications include:

• Facial cleansing gels
• Foaming face washes
• Micellar-type cleansers
• Cream cleansers
• Low-foam facial products

The complete formulation should still be tested for skin compatibility.

Use in Shower Gels

Coco Glutamate S30 may be used in:

• Shower gels
• Body washes
• Intimate-care cleansers where appropriately formulated
• Mild body cleansers

It can provide cleansing while contributing to a softer after-feel.

Use in Baby-Care Products

Coco Glutamate S30 may be considered for mild baby-care cleansing systems.

However, the presence of a mild surfactant alone does not make a finished product automatically suitable for babies.

Baby products should be evaluated for:

• Eye irritation potential
• Skin compatibility
• Preservative safety
• Fragrance level
• Finished-product pH
• Microbiological quality

Avoid claiming “non-irritating” without finished-product testing.

Use in Liquid Hand Cleansers

It can also be used in:

• Liquid hand cleansers
• Mild hand washes
• Frequent-use cleansing products

where reduced harshness and improved rinse feel are desired.

Is Coco Glutamate S30 Used in Soap?

Coco Glutamate S30 is not required for traditional cold process soap.

Traditional soap is produced by reacting oils and fats with:

• Sodium hydroxide
• Potassium hydroxide

Coco Glutamate S30 is instead a synthetic surfactant ingredient, or syndet surfactant, used primarily in modern liquid and solid cleansing formulations.

Traditional Soap vs. Syndet

Traditional Soap

Produced through saponification.

Typical ingredients:

• Vegetable oils
• NaOH or KOH
• Water

Syndet Cleanser

Produced using surfactants.

May contain ingredients such as:

• Coco Glutamate
• Glucosides
• Betaines
• Other mild surfactants

Coco Glutamate S30 is more appropriate for syndet-style cleansers than traditional cold process soap.

Typical Usage Level

A practical formulation starting range for the supplied S30 concentrate may be approximately:

5–20%

depending on:

• Product type
• Desired active surfactant matter
• Other surfactants
• Cleansing target
• Foam target
• Supplier specification

For concentrated professional formulations, calculate active surfactant matter, not just the percentage of commercial raw material.

Active Matter

Certain commercial Coco Glutamate S30 Standard grades contain approximately:

30–32% active surfactant matter

with the balance consisting largely of water and supporting ingredients.

For example, if a formulation contains:

10% of a 32% active raw material

the approximate contribution to total active surfactant matter is:

3.2%

This distinction is important when comparing different surfactants.

Exact Composition

Depending on the grade, Coco Glutamate S30 may contain:

• Water
• Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
• Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
• Preservative

Therefore, it should not automatically be labeled:

100% Pure Coco Glutamate

Check the actual supplier INCI and COA.

COSMOS & ECOCERT

Certain commercial Coco Glutamate S30 grades are available with COSMOS/ECOCERT compatibility or certification.

However, certification belongs to the specific commercial raw material, not automatically to every product sold under a similar name.

Before making a claim such as:

COSMOS Approved

or

ECOCERT Certified

confirm that the supplied batch and manufacturer documentation support it.

Vegan Claims

Some Coco Glutamate S30 grades are manufactured from vegetable and non-animal-derived raw materials.

However:

“Vegan”

should only be stated when supported by the supplier’s current declaration or certification.

Plant-derived feedstocks alone do not automatically constitute third-party vegan certification.

Natural-Origin Claims

Coco Glutamate S30 can be described as a naturally derived or plant-derived surfactant when supported by the supplier specification.

It is produced through chemical processing, so simply stating:

“100% Natural”

may be misleading unless supported by the applicable certification framework.

Biodegradability

Glutamate surfactants are commonly selected for environmentally oriented formulations.

However, specific claims such as:

• Readily biodegradable
• Completely biodegradable
• Environmentally harmless

should be based on supplier test data.

Avoid absolute claims such as “does not harm the environment.”

pH Considerations

Cocoyl glutamate surfactants can be sensitive to pH.

Finished cleansing products are often formulated in a mildly acidic range, but the ideal pH depends on:

• Exact surfactant blend
• Sodium/disodium ratio
• Thickening system
• Product type

Some shampoo systems using Coco Glutamate S30 are adjusted around approximately pH 5–6.

Always follow the supplier TDS and test the finished formula.

Viscosity

Glutamate surfactant systems may not thicken exactly like conventional SLES/CAPB systems.

Viscosity may depend strongly on:

• pH
• Betaines
• Glucosides
• Electrolytes
• Polymers
• Total surfactant concentration

A standard salt curve should not automatically be assumed.

How to Use

A general formulation method may include:

1. Add the required water to the mixing vessel.
2. Add Coco Glutamate S30 slowly with moderate mixing.
3. Add other surfactants carefully to minimize aeration.
4. Add humectants and conditioning ingredients.
5. Add fragrance and preservative as required.
6. Adjust viscosity.
7. Adjust final pH.
8. Complete stability and performance testing.

Exact addition order depends on the formulation.

Avoid Excessive Aeration

Because surfactants produce foam during manufacturing:

• Use moderate agitation.
• Avoid unnecessary high-speed mixing.
• Add surfactants slowly.
• Allow trapped air to release before filling.

This improves appearance and filling consistency.

Product Details

Product Name: Coco Glutamate S30
Typical INCI: Aqua, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Benzoate
Weight: 250 g
Form: Liquid
Surfactant Type: Anionic Amino Acid-Based Surfactant
Typical Active Matter: Approximately 30–32%, depending on grade
Primary Functions: Cleansing / Foaming / Surfactant
Applications: Shampoo, Facial Cleanser, Shower Gel, Liquid Cleanser and Syndet Formulations

Always confirm the exact INCI and active matter from the supplied product’s TDS and COA.

Is Coco Glutamate S30 a Preservative?

No.

Even if the commercial raw material contains Sodium Benzoate or another preservative, that preservative is intended primarily to protect the raw material itself.

It does not automatically preserve the complete finished formulation.

Water-containing products still require an appropriate preservation strategy.

Safety & Formulation Testing

For professional cosmetic use:

• Avoid direct eye contact with concentrated raw material.
• Wear suitable gloves during handling.
• Do not ingest.
• Avoid unnecessary aerosol formation.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Follow the SDS and TDS.
• Perform finished-product stability testing.
• Perform microbiological testing where appropriate.
• Perform compatibility testing for products intended for sensitive skin or children.

Storage

Store Coco Glutamate S30:

• In tightly closed packaging
• In a cool and dry location
• Away from direct sunlight
• Protected from contamination
• According to supplier storage recommendations

Avoid contamination with microorganisms during repeated dispensing.

Wholesale, Private Label & Contract Manufacturing

We also supply Coco Glutamate S30, amino acid surfactants, glucosides, betaines and other cosmetic surfactants in wholesale quantities for cosmetic brands, soap makers, laboratories, manufacturers and professional formulators.

In addition to raw material supply, we provide private label and contract manufacturing services for sulfate-free shampoos, facial cleansers, shower gels, liquid hand cleansers and other customized personal-care products.

Custom formulations can be developed with different surfactant systems, botanical ingredients, fragrances, viscosities, conditioning agents, packaging formats and private label designs.

For bulk Coco Glutamate S30 orders, private label cleansing products or contract manufacturing, please contact us with your required quantity, product concept, target active surfactant level, packaging requirements, target market and estimated production volume.