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product_id: 339278714
title: "SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE (SCI) - Powder - Foaming Surfactant - for Homemade Solid Shampoo Bars, Bath Bombs, Foamy and Bubbly Products - 100 g | 3.53 oz"
brand: "artekas innovation"
price: "KSh7382"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Artekas Innovation"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/339278714-sodium-cocoyl-isethionate-sci-powder-foaming-surfactant-for-homemade-solid
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
---

# hard water resistant 83%+ active surfactant rich creamy lather SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE (SCI) - Powder - Foaming Surfactant - for Homemade Solid Shampoo Bars, Bath Bombs, Foamy and Bubbly Products - 100 g | 3.53 oz

**Brand:** artekas innovation
**Price:** KSh7382
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧴 Elevate your clean game with the creamy power of SCI!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE (SCI) - Powder - Foaming Surfactant - for Homemade Solid Shampoo Bars, Bath Bombs, Foamy and Bubbly Products - 100 g | 3.53 oz by artekas innovation
- **How much does it cost?** KSh7382 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/339278714-sodium-cocoyl-isethionate-sci-powder-foaming-surfactant-for-homemade-solid)

## Best For

- artekas innovation enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted artekas innovation brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Hard Water Hero:** Maintains foaming power even in challenging water conditions.
- • **Perfect pH Balance:** No need for extra adjustments—formulations stay stable and scalp-happy.
- • **Sulfate-Free & Skin-Friendly:** Gentle on scalp and skin, perfect for sensitive users.
- • **Creamy Lather, Zero Compromise:** Delivers a luxurious, rich foam that elevates every wash.
- • **Eco-Chic Biodegradable Formula:** Feel good about your beauty routine with a fully biodegradable surfactant.

## Overview

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) is a premium, sulfate-free foaming surfactant powder derived from coconut oil, boasting over 83% active ingredients. Ideal for crafting solid shampoo bars and bath products, it delivers a rich, creamy lather that performs exceptionally well even in hard water. SCI is biodegradable, skin-friendly, and maintains a balanced pH, making it the go-to choice for gentle yet effective cleansing formulations favored by eco-conscious and quality-driven consumers.

## Description

✅ SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE (SCI) is a mild and gentle solid surfactant derived from coconut oil, in the form of powder. It is used in combination with Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) to formulate solid shampoos that are soft and well tolerated by the scalp and hair, while providing a rich and creamy lather. It also makes it possible to prepare shower bars. ✅ It has been in use for a number of years but more recently has become well known due to the increasing popularity of solid shampoo bars also known as Syndet Shampoo Bars. ✅ As SCI Solid Surfactant has limited solubility in water it may recrystallise if used in a liquid shampoo. ✅ SCI Solid Surfactant performs well in hard water areas and is biodegradable. It has a minimum of 82% active ingredient and a pH of 6 so formulae do not usually need pH adjusting. - SCI is gentle and totally Sulfate-free and is biodegradable. PROPERTIES ✅ Surfactant in solid form: combines with Sodium Coconut Sulfate to formulate concentrated shampoos, in solid form. ✅ Detergent agent for making very gentle cleansing products that are well tolerated by the skin. ✅ Softens the formulas based on Sodium Coco Sulfate. ✅ Very good foaming power, even in hard water. ✅ Gives a rich, creamy feel and a smooth foam. ✅ Conditioning effect on skin and hair: leaves a very soft feel.

Review: Good quality - Really worth the money. Good quality and best price.
Review: We are use for education purpose (Science practical)for students.

## Features

- SCI: World's most common synthetic surfactant used for Bath Bombs, Body Cleansers, Shampoos, Soaps, Conditioners and other Foamy and Bubbly products
- SCI provides a creamy and rich lather, excellent properties regardless of pH and not affected by water hardness
- SCI is anionic, foaming, sulphate-free, skin-friendly, biodegradable and allows the formulation of shampoos containing butters or oils
- SCI is used in combination with Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS) to formulate solid shampoos that are soft and well tolerated by the scalp and hair while providing a rich and creamy lather
- SCI has a minimum of 83% active ingredient and a pH of 5.4 (35°C / 77°F) so formulae do not usually need pH adjusting

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08W3QX7G9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #100,217 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) #4,382 in Hair Shampoos |
| Manufacturer reference | 1P-2 |
| Product Dimensions | 15 x 14 x 1 cm; 100 g |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** All
- **Brand:** Artekas Innovation
- **Hair type:** All
- **Item form:** Powder
- **Scent:** Coconut

## Images

![SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE (SCI) - Powder - Foaming Surfactant - for Homemade Solid Shampoo Bars, Bath Bombs, Foamy and Bubbly Products - 100 g | 3.53 oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6147c4ctbbL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be used to make a homemade liquid laundry detergent?**
A: Of course, it is possible, but it is better to use liquid Surfactants to make a liquid laundry detergent.

**Q: If this is biodegradable and so gentle on the skin, why is there a giant warning on the label about long term harm to aquatic life?**
A: SCI is biodegradable if it's used for production of products by appropriate balanced quantities and does not get in the full concentration directly into the environment. By the way, we always provide all the information about the products without hiding the risky aspects.

**Q: Is this the fine powder or just ground?**
A: Yes, this is a REAL fine POWDER.

**Q: Is this vegan?**
A: Sodium cocoyl isethionate is considered a vegan ingredient. As sodium cocoyl isethionate is derived from coconut oil, a plant-based source, it is considered a vegan ingredient.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality
*by N***S on 14 January 2022*

Really worth the money. Good quality and best price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***N on 21 March 2022*

We are use for education purpose (Science practical)for students.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***S on 22 January 2026*

Very nice. It made the shampoo bars very nice.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Artekas Innovation SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE (SCI) - Powder - Foaming Surfactant - for Homemade Solid Shampoo Bars, Bath Bombs, Foamy and Bubbly Products - 100 g | 3.53 oz
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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*