murphySodium Coco-Sulfate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Sulfate, Sulfated Coconut Oil
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil, a tropical plant-based fat rich in saturated fatty acids.
Produced through sulfation of coconut fatty alcohols, then neutralized with sodium hydroxide.
Sulfuric acid, monococo alkyl esters, sodium salts
CAS #
97375-27-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Antimicrobial
Lifts away dirt and oil
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR