murphySodium Cocoate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Oil Soap, Saponified Coconut Oil
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil, a botanical fat extracted from coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) endosperm. Produced through saponification, where coconut oil triglycerides react with sodium hydroxide to form fatty acid salts.
Fatty acids, coco, sodium salts
CAS #
61789-31-9
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
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 577)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off1–52%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2008 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR