Name Sodium Coceth Sulfate Description Sodium coceth sulfate (SCES) is a surfactant/detergent similar to sodium laureth sulfate. it uses the full spectrum of coconut fatty acids as an input instead of isolated lauric acid (as is used in sodium laureth sulfate). Thus the finished product is a blend of chemicals including sodium laureth sulfate, sodium myreth sulfate, sodium oleth sulfate, and so on. The blend is referred to simply as sodium coceth sulfate. Benefits Sodium coceth sulfate is reputed to be a gentle cleansing agent. Considerations • Ethoxylated Chemical
SCES is created with the carcinogen ethylene oxide, traces of which and its carcinogenic by-product 1,4-dioxane can remain in the finished product. • Skin Irritant
Depending on the concentration used, other chemicals present, and individual propensity for irritation, SCES can be a skin irritant. • Skin Penetration SCES contains sodium laureth sulfate, which is reported to have skin penetration properties. Synonyms SODIUM POLYOXYETHYLENE (1-4) COCONUT ETHER SULFATE
SODIUM POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (1-4) COCONUT ETHER SULFATE Research Sources https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20634505/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14704682/ Summary Ethoxylated chemical can be contaminated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and/or 1,4-dioxane.
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