Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate

Product Overview

High-purity Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate (SCA) is a low-salt, mildly alkaline, gentle amino acid surfactant specifically engineered for premium personal care cleansing systems and Clean Beauty formulations.

Manufactured using a fully enclosed liquid-phase piping network and deep-cooling temperature control system, combined with high-precision dual-phase constant-alkali linked dosing technology, this product minimizes hydrolysis by-products and color-causing impurities in the core reaction system. Built on a backbone of naturally derived coconut oil extracts and L-alanine, its performance, foam structure, and clarity are fully equivalent to top-tier international benchmarks such as Ajinomoto's AMILITE® ACS-12. It serves as a key raw material for mid-to-high-end personal care brands seeking high-quality drop-in replacements and optimized supply chain costs.

Specifications

Applications

1. Sulfate-Free Hair Care & Premium Scalp Microbiome Formulations

Key Function: Acts as the primary foaming agent (recommended usage: 10%-25%) or core mild co-surfactant in silicone-free, sulfate-free shampoos. Compared to traditional glutamates (which often leave a slippery residue), SCA rinses clean with a refreshing, crisp feel, generating highly elastic, creamy lather. Leaves hair naturally voluminous and refreshed. Its unique molecular structure provides mild natural anti-static properties and cuticle repair benefits, significantly reducing dryness. It is the preferred primary ingredient for oil-control volumizing and anti-hair loss scalp-soothing formulas.

2. Clean Amino Acid Facial Cleansers (Transparent Gels, Self-Foaming Mousses, Creams)

Key Function: Delivers exceptionally gentle, skin-friendly cleansing power while maintaining excellent foam stability across weakly acidic to weakly alkaline ranges (pH 5.5–9.0). The ultra-low free fatty acid content and pale color (APHA ≤ 100) completely eliminate the common shelf-life issues of cloudiness and yellowing in transparent cleansers. After rinsing, it forms a breathable, weakly acidic moisturizing barrier on the stratum corneum, eliminating the tightness and over-stripping "squeaky clean" sensation associated with traditional soap-based cleansers.

3. Baby Care & Specialized Wash for Dermatitis-Compromised/Sensitive Skin

Ultra-Mild: Exhibits extremely low irritation to skin and eyes, making it an ideal choice for tear-free formulas and cleansing solutions for compromised skin barriers. Derived 100% from plant sources, fully biodegradable, and free from solvent residues or irritating preservatives, it offers the safest protection for fragile and sensitive skin.

4. Excellent Compatibility & Ternary Synergistic Thickening Effect

Compatibility: Demonstrates perfect blending compatibility with various anionic, nonionic (e.g., APGs), and amphoteric surfactants (e.g., CAB betaine, amphoteric acetates, etc.). Incorporating just 3%-5% into traditional SLES systems rapidly encapsulates large micelles, drastically reducing overall formulation irritation. Furthermore, while amino acid surfactants typically struggle with thickening, this product generates a highly efficient ternary synergistic thickening effect when blended at specific ratios with amphoteric surfactants, significantly cutting down on polymer thickener costs.

Handling Guidelines & Storage Recommendations

Fluid Handling: At room temperature (25°C), this product is a low-viscosity, clear, free-flowing liquid with excellent pumpability. No pre-heating or special dissolution is required; it can be directly pumped and automatically metered via standard fluid pipelines.

Viscosity Adjustment: As a low-salt aqueous solution, formulators have complete flexibility to lock in system viscosity by adding appropriate amounts of inorganic salts (NaCl) or combining with thickeners such as PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate.

Storage: Store indoors in a cool, dry place away from direct light (5°C–35°C). Slight cloudiness may occur at very low temperatures; simply warm to room temperature and stir gently to restore clarity without affecting product quality.

Direct Manufacturer & Commercial-Scale Production Capacity

With over two decades of expertise in the fine chemicals sector, NINGBO INNO PHARMCHEM CO.,LTD. is not only a supplier of premium raw materials but also possesses full CDMO delivery capabilities ranging from kilogram-scale pilot runs to ton-scale industrial production. To address batch consistency and thermal management challenges inherent in amino acid surfactant synthesis, our core production lines are fully equipped with proprietary tubular continuous flow reactors and specialized high-temperature synthesis equipment. This process completely eliminates the limitations of traditional batch reactor methods, enabling liquid-in/liquid-out processing with precise temperature control to ensure highly consistent color, active matter content, and free fatty acid levels across every batch of Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate. We warmly invite end-users and distributors in the pharmaceutical, new materials, and premium personal care sectors to discuss stable supply agreements and custom contract manufacturing partnerships, leveraging our industrial-grade quality control to drive your product innovation.