What is sodium cocoate and what is it used for?
Sodium cocoate (CAS 61789-31-9) is a coconut-oil soap, the sodium salt of saponified coconut fatty acids. It is used as a surfactant and cleansing base in bar and liquid soaps and in other personal-care and household cleansing formulations.
SODIUM COCOATE- ▸ Bar soaps: Saponified coconut-fatty-acid base for cleansing bars
- ▸ Liquid soaps: Surfactant base in liquid hand and body cleansers
- ▸ Surfactant systems: Soap component in personal-care and household formulations
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.
Request SDS →Sodium salt of the mixed fatty acids of coconut oil (CAS 61789-31-9) – i.e., coconut soap. Functions as a surfactant and cleansing base in bar and liquid soap formulations.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
- EC number: 263-050-4
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is another name for sodium cocoate?
Sodium cocoate (CAS 61789-31-9) is the sodium salt of the mixed fatty acids of coconut oil — essentially coconut soap. It is the saponified coconut-fatty-acid base used in soap formulations.
Is sodium cocoate the same as coconut oil?
No. Sodium cocoate is the sodium salt produced by saponifying coconut oil's fatty acids, not the oil itself. The saponification reaction converts the triglycerides into soap, a chemically distinct material.
What is sodium cocoate used for?
It functions as a surfactant and cleansing base in bar and liquid soap formulations, serving as the saponified coconut-fatty-acid soap component in personal-care and household products.
What HS code is sodium cocoate?
As a soap, sodium cocoate is classified under HS 3401.20 (soap in other forms). Confirm the destination-country tariff line with your order.
How is bulk sodium cocoate supplied?
It is supplied to soap and cleanser manufacturers in bulk forms (such as flakes, paste, or solution) depending on the formulation. Request a bulk quote with your target volume, plus the CoA and SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Sodium Cocoate?
Sodium Cocoate (CAS 61789-31-9) is listed as Active on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory; its REACH registration status is not determined from the public ECHA registry.