SCI Noodles (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate)
Coconut-based surfactant in needle/noodle shapes.
SCI Noodles, 85% Strength
CTFA Name: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
INCI Name: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India
Packaging: Boxes, bags
Description: White, free-flowing needles; characteristic soap odor
Applications: Skincare, Bath products, Soap making
We carry a variety of different surfactants for your shampoo bar, soap bar, and liquid soap formulations. These can all be used together or individually, depending on your formula and your desired foaming level.
We now carry both SCI noodles and powder! Whoo hoo…no more griding down the needles.
SCI Noodles and Powder are a highly active anionic foaming agents that can be used in foaming bath salts, foaming bath bombs, shampoos, liquid soaps, dish soap powders, carpet cleaners, and powdered cleansers and more. SCI needles/powder are coconut/palm derived, 1,4 Dioxane free, preservative free, highly active, excellent emulsification properties, high foaming, and low dusting. Adding SCI needles/powder to your soap bars/liquid soaps will help to decrease the soap film left by ordinary soaps. SCI needles/powder s impart a creamy lather that gently cleans and leaves the skin with a soft, silky feel. This surfactant is 85% or higher in active level surfactants.
SCI needles/powder exhibit excellent lathering properties and are very mild on the skin. These are excellent for use in clear or pearlescent skin care products such as liquid soaps, shampoos, shower gels, face washes, and shampoo and soap bars.
Formulating tips:
For liquid formulations add at 25°c-45°c water with moderate mixing to disperse and dissolve. If you add to too hot of water the noodles may form particles that take a while to dissolve so watch your water temperature.
Recommended levels in wash-off products- 2-50%
Recommended levels in leave-on products- 0.5-1%
Can be used as is in dry products.
SCI needles/powder can be toxic if taken orally. For topical use only. Use normal safety precautions when adding to formulas (safety goggles, mask, gloves). Once blended into a finished product safety precautions are not necessary.
Wholesale sodium Cocoyl Isethionate noodles are sold in bulk 1-pound biodegradable bags, 5-pound biodegradable bags, 25-pound bags, and 55-pound boxes. For orders over 825 pounds please email us directly..
Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate noodles do react to moisture so if left in an open container they can gather moisture and activate.
Best Used By: Four years from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: Two years from manufacturing date.
- SKU
- 99051
Certificates for SCI Noodles (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate)
- RSPO
What can SCI Noodles (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) be used in?
- HAIR CARE
- Surfactants
- BATH SALTS | CRYSTALS
- Surfactants
- SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS
- Bath Bomb/Salts Supplies
- Surfactants
- SOAP MAKING SUPPLIES
- Shampoo Bars
How to store SCI Noodles (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate)
Short term: air-tight container, dark location, cool room temperature.
Long term: remove air to delay oxidation; refrigeration extends shelf life. See lot-specific C of A for best-by date.
Is this product food grade?
Not all personal care ingredients are designed to be used internally. It is the buyer's obligation to determine internal safety of each ingredient. All ingredients supplied by Shay & Company are of food quality and handled in an FDA registered facility, but we are not a food or supplement certified facility.
How do I get my C of A, SDS or IFRA?
Check the C of A / SDS / IFRA tab — newest documents are at the bottom. Your lot number is on the container label. If you don't see your lot, email us and we'll upload it.
How long will my order take?
Orders are processed in the order received — normal turn-around is within 24 hours, sometimes same day. Shipping options with estimated arrival dates are shown at checkout.
What is the return policy?
No returns or exchanges on opened items. Unopened items can be returned within 15 days at your cost plus a 10% re-stocking fee. If we shipped the wrong item, we will replace or refund it.
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We offer the most competitive pricing possible every day instead of discounts, coupons or free shipping offers.
3 reviews for SCI Noodles (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate)
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indulgencespaproducts (verified owner) –
Absolutely great product. Works well with my shampoo bars and whipped soap. Lightening fast shipping too !!
greenbarn-creations (verified owner) –
Fantastic product and Great price! Awesome Shipping times and Fabulous customer service….just need them to come back into stock as I have had to source elsewhere…… 🙁
sarphilsauce –
This is absolutely the best . Melts really well. Best I’ve ever used. I’ve always had to grind them up but not these. I’m amazed at how fast they melt completely!