Sodium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate

Sodium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Monoglyceride Sulfate
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Medicated Active
Not Clean
Glycerides, coco mono-, sulfated, sodium salts
CAS #
61789-04-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant developed in the late 20th century from coconut oil and glycerin derivatives. Created as a mild cleansing agent for sensitive skin formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR