A mild anionic acyl-amino-acid surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and sarcosine. It functions as a foaming and cleansing surfactant in personal-care formulations and as a corrosion inhibitor and boundary-lubrication additive.
▸Cleansing surfactant: Mild foaming agent in shampoos, facial cleansers, and toothpaste
▸Corrosion inhibitor: Additive in metalworking and protective formulations
▸Lubricant additive: Anti-corrosion and boundary-lubrication component
Physical Properties
Melting Point
208 °C (Decomposes)
Solubility
≥ 100 mg/mL at 16 °C
Vapor Pressure
0.00000017
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
N-cocoyl sarcosine, an anionic acyl-amino-acid surfactant (CAS 68411-97-2) made from coconut fatty acids and sarcosine. Functions as a mild foaming and cleansing surfactant and is also used as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricant additive. Often converted to its sodium salt for personal-care use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cocoyl sarcosine used for?
N-cocoyl sarcosine (CAS 68411-97-2) is an anionic acyl-amino-acid surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and sarcosine. It functions as a mild foaming and cleansing surfactant in shampoos, facial cleansers, and toothpaste, and is also used as a corrosion inhibitor and boundary-lubrication additive in metalworking formulations.
What is cocoyl sarcosine made from?
It is produced by reacting coconut-derived fatty acids with sarcosine (N-methylglycine). For personal-care use it is frequently neutralized to its sodium salt, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate.
Is cocoyl sarcosine the same as sodium lauroyl sarcosinate?
They are related acyl-sarcosinate surfactants but not identical. Cocoyl sarcosine uses the mixed coconut fatty-acid chain distribution, while sodium lauroyl sarcosinate is the sodium salt based specifically on the lauroyl (C12) chain.
How is bulk cocoyl sarcosine packaged?
It is supplied in drums, totes, and bulk depending on whether the acid or sodium-salt form is required. Request a CoA and SDS with your quote to confirm active content and grade for personal-care versus industrial use.
What HS code is used for cocoyl sarcosine?
Cocoyl sarcosine is classified under HS 3402.39 — anionic organic surface-active agents, other. Confirm the final classification with your customs broker for your destination.
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