CALCHEM SCI 85F
CALCHEM SCI 85F – High-Active Anionic Surfactant for Mild Syndet Bars, Cleansing & Personal Care Formulations
CALCHEM SCI 85F is a high-active grade of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI), a mild anionic surfactant widely used in solid and syndet cleansing formulations. Supplied as white to off-white flakes, it combines effective cleansing and foam-generating properties with a formulation profile suited to solid personal care products. SCI is particularly valued for creating mild cleansing systems with a rich, creamy lather and pleasant skin feel. CALCHEM SCI 85F can be incorporated into syndet bars, combination cleansing bars, facial cleansers, body cleansers, and other solid personal care formats where mild surfactant performance and high active content are desired.
Product Identification
| Category | Anionic Surfactants |
| CAS | 61789-32-0 |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance at 25°C | White to off white flakes |
| Odour | Characteristic Fatty |
| Active Matter (%) | 85 Min |
| Free Fatty Acid (%) | 13.0 Max |
| pH (10 % Aqueous Solution) at 35°C | 5.0-6.5 |
| Moisture, % by KF | 2.0 Max |
| Solubility | Limited in water, Increases in hot water |
| Polarity | Anionic |
Why Choose Our CALCHEM SCI 85F
High-Active Anionic Surfactant Technology
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a well-established mild anionic surfactant used extensively in personal care cleansing products. Its high active matter makes it particularly useful for solid formulations where concentrated surfactant functionality and efficient formulation design are important.
- High active matter
- Mild anionic surfactant
- Derived from fatty-acid-based chemistry
- Suitable for concentrated cleansing systems
- Designed for solid formulation formats
Mild Cleansing & Rich Foam Characteristics
CALCHEM SCI 85F is recognized for its ability to provide effective cleansing while supporting a rich, creamy lather. This makes it a popular surfactant choice for personal care products designed around mild cleansing and an appealing sensory experience.
- Mild cleansing functionality
- Suitable for skin cleansing
- Useful in facial and body cleansing systems
- Supports pleasant sensory properties
Solid Cleansing Formulation Versatility
The flake form and high active content of SCI make it particularly well suited to solid cleansing formats. It can be incorporated into syndet bars and other solid personal care products where formulators require an efficient surfactant base with flexible formulation potential.
- Ideal for solid cleansing concepts
- Suitable for syndet bars
- Supports solid-format formulation development
- Compatible with diverse personal care ingredients
Complete Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Supported by comprehensive technical documentation to help simplify product qualification and customer requirements.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Regulatory documentation available upon request
Flexible Grades to Meet Your Requirements
As a chemical distributor, we work with multiple qualified supply partners to help meet diverse customer requirements. If your application requires a different grade or specification, our team can help identify the most suitable solution.
- Alternative specifications available upon request
- Various specifications to suit different applications
- Sourcing support based on customer requirements
- Technical assistance in selecting the appropriate grade
Applications
Advanced Syndet Bar Formulations
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is widely used as a primary surfactant in syndet bars, providing mild cleansing and rich foam characteristics. Its solid form and high active content make it particularly suitable for developing concentrated cleansing bars.
Facial Cleansing & Beauty Bars
SCI can be incorporated into facial cleansing bars designed around gentle cleansing and a creamy lather profile. Its mild surfactant character makes it suitable for cleansing concepts where maintaining an appealing skin feel is an important formulation objective.
Body Cleansing Bars & Solid Washes
CALCHEM SCI 85F can support solid body cleansing products requiring effective surfactant performance in a convenient bar format. It can be formulated into cleansing systems designed for regular body care applications.
Combination & Multi-Surfactant Cleansing Systems
SCI can be combined with other surfactants and formulation ingredients to develop cleansing systems with tailored foam, texture, mildness, and sensory characteristics. This flexibility makes it useful for combination bars and specialized cleansing concepts.
Mild Personal Care Cleansers
SCI is commonly selected for personal care cleansing formulations where mild surfactant systems are preferred. It can support products designed for gentle yet effective cleansing across different consumer and application formats.
Solid & Water-Activated Cleansing Formats
The flake form of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate provides flexibility for developing solid or water-activated personal care concepts, including innovative cleansing formats where concentrated surfactant ingredients are converted into consumer-ready products.
- Cleaning
- Foaming
- Formulation
Industries
- Cosmetics
- Industrial
- Personal Care
Available Grades
SCI-85 Fine Powder — FINE
Ideal for bar soaps and solid shampoos; easy to process
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate |
| Active Content | 85±2% |
| Particle Size | 90% <150μm |
| Appearance | White fine powder |
| Certifications | ECOCERT, Halal, Kosher |
SCI-85 Noodles — NOODLE
Lower dust, easier handling for large-scale production
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate |
| Active Content | 85±2% |
| Particle Size | 3-5mm extruded |
| Appearance | White noodle form |
| Certifications | ECOCERT, Halal |
SCI-85 Low FFM — LOW-FFM
Ultra-low free fatty matter (<1.5%) for premium clarity
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate |
| Active Content | 87±1% |
| Particle Size | 90% <150μm |
| Appearance | White fine powder |
| Certifications | ECOCERT, Halal, Kosher |