Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity – Mild Natural Surfactant for Personal Care, Pet Care, Cleaning & More

Product Overview

Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity is a naturally derived, non-ionic surfactant produced through the reaction of fatty alcohols from coconut oil with glucose sourced from corn or wheat starch. It belongs to the alkyl polyglucoside (APG) family — a surfactant class widely recognized for mildness, biodegradability, and plant-based origin. Its INCI name is Coco Glucoside, and the low viscosity grade is characterized by its fluid consistency, making it especially practical for pump-dispensed, spray, and rinse-off product formats across multiple industries.

As a multifunctional ingredient, Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity delivers effective cleansing and gentle foam without stripping skin, coat, or surfaces of essential moisture. It is free from sulfates, parabens, and synthetic preservatives. It is GRAS-classified for food contact surface cleaning, accepted in COSMOS and ECOCERT natural certifications, and used as a mild excipient in pharmaceutical topical formulations. Its compatibility with virtually all other surfactant types makes it one of the most versatile mild surfactants available across industries today.

Key Features & Benefits

• Derived from renewable raw materials — coconut oil and plant glucose from corn or wheat starch.
• Non-ionic and completely sulfate-free, suitable for natural, organic-certified, and sensitive-use formulations.
• Exceptionally mild on skin, coat, and mucous membranes — appropriate for children, animals, elderly, and sensitive individuals.
• Fully biodegradable and readily biodegradable per OECD 301 standards, with a strong environmental safety profile.
• GRAS-classified (Generally Recognized As Safe) for use in food contact surface cleaning applications.
• Stable across a wide pH range of 4.0 to 10.0, offering reliable performance across diverse formulation systems.
• Compatible with all surfactant types and a broad range of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food-grade, and industrial actives.

Applications

Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity is used across six industry categories served by EZ Elements, wherever mildness, natural origin, and clean formulation performance are required.

Personal Care:

• Shampoos, conditioning shampoos, and baby wash formulas for all hair and skin types
• Facial cleansers, micellar waters, gentle cleansing milks, and foaming face washes
• Body washes, shower gels, and liquid hand soaps for everyday and sensitive skin use
• Sulfate-free and soap-free cleansing systems for natural and organic skincare brands
• Intimate hygiene cleansers and pH-balanced personal care formulations

Pet Care:

• Dog, cat, puppy, and kitten shampoos — including hypoallergenic and sensitive coat formulas
• Waterless pet grooming sprays, dry shampoos, and between-bath coat refreshers
• Leave-on coat detanglers, paw sprays, and post-grooming finishing mists
• Natural and COSMOS-certified pet grooming product lines

Cleaning & Sanitation:

        Natural and eco-certified household surface cleaners and all-purpose sprays

• Gentle dish soaps and hand dishwashing liquids for sensitive skin
• Baby-safe and food-contact surface cleaning products
• Concentrated cleaning bases for dilution-ready natural cleaning systems

Pharmaceutical:

• Mild surfactant and emulsifier in topical creams, gels, and ointment formulations
• Excipient in oral pharmaceutical formulations as an intestinal permeation enhancer (research-stage applications)
• Wound-cleansing preparations and medicated wash products requiring ultra-low irritation surfactants
• Pharmaceutical-grade equipment and surface cleaning where biodegradable, mild surfactants are specified

Food & Beverages:

• Cleaning of food contact surfaces, food processing equipment, and production line sanitation — GRAS classified
• Fruit, vegetable, meat, and poultry product surface cleaning applications per GRAS designation
• Bio-based, food-safe cleaning formulations for use in certified food production environments

Industrial Supplies:

• Industrial parts and equipment cleaning formulations requiring biodegradable, low-irritation surfactants
• Agricultural equipment washes products and bio-based industrial degreasers
• Specialty industrial formulations where mild, moderate-foam surfactant systems are required

Technical Specifications

Why Choose EZ Elements as Your Supplier

EZ Elements sources and supplies cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial-grade Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity with verified purity, consistent active matter content, and complete documentation across all applicable industries. Our ingredient meets the quality standards required for personal care, pet care, pharmaceutical, food-grade cleaning, and industrial applications in the Canadian and North American market.

We supply formulators, private label brands, contract manufacturers, and industrial producers across all EZ Elements industry categories, providing:

• Full documentation: Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Certificate of Analysis (COA), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Bulk supply with transparent, competitive pricing per kilogram
• Flexible packaging options for small-batch and high-volume production
• Technical support on use levels, pH adjustment, compatibility, and preservation systems across all industries

Safety & Storage Guidelines

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent contamination and maintain ingredient stability.
• The undiluted product has a high pH (11.5 – 12.5); wear protective gloves when handling neat material.
• Avoid direct eye contact with undiluted ingredient; rinse thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes if exposure occurs.
• Dilute to intended use concentration and adjust pH before incorporating into finished formulations.
• Conduct stability and compatibility testing on all new formulation combinations before full commercial production.

Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available from EZ Elements for complete handling, first aid, and disposal instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which industries use Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity?

Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity is used across six industries: Personal Care (shampoos, cleansers, body washes), Pet Care (pet shampoos, grooming sprays), Cleaning & Sanitation (eco household cleaners, surface sprays), Pharmaceutical (topical formulation excipient, wound cleansers), Food & Beverages (GRAS-classified food contact surface cleaning), and Industrial (bio-based equipment wash and degreasing products). Its mildness, biodegradability, and natural origin make it one of the most cross-industry applicable surfactants available.

Q2: Is Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity approved for use in food-related applications?

Yes, with an important distinction. Coco Glucoside and related alkyl polyglucosides are classified as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) for use in cleaning food contact surfaces, food processing equipment, and for washing fruits, vegetables, meat, and poultry products. This does not mean it is used as a food additive or direct food ingredient — its food-related application is specifically in food-safe sanitation and surface cleaning contexts.

Q3: What is the difference between Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity and High Viscosity grades?

Both grades share the same INCI name and chemistry. The Low Viscosity grade (approximately 51.5% active matter) is fluid and easy to pour, ideal for spray formats, pump bottles, and products where flowability and ease of processing matter. The High Viscosity grade has a higher active content and produces a thicker base, more suitable for traditional gel-format shampoos and cleaning concentrates where natural viscosity is desired.

Q4: Is it suitable for certified natural and organic formulations?

Yes. Coco Glucoside is accepted under COSMOS and ECOCERT natural certification standards. It is one of the most widely used surfactants in certified natural personal care and pet care products globally. Its plant-derived origin and biodegradable profile align with the requirements of most natural and organic certification schemes.

Q5: Can it be used in pharmaceutical formulations?

Yes. Coco Glucoside is used as a mild surfactant and emulsifier in topical pharmaceutical formulations including creams, gels, and ointments. Research has also investigated its role as an intestinal permeation enhancer in oral drug delivery systems. For pharmaceutical applications, formulators should source pharmaceutical-grade material and verify compliance with relevant regulatory standards.

Q6: Where can I buy Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity in bulk in Canada?

Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity is available for bulk purchase directly from EZ Elements, serving formulators and manufacturers across Canada and North America. Contact our team for current pricing, documentation, and supply details.

Related Ingredients

The following EZ Elements ingredients complement Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity across its application industries:

• Coco Glucoside High Viscosity — Higher active matter grade suited to gel-format shampoos, cleaning concentrates, and products requiring greater natural viscosity.
• Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES 70%) — High-foaming anionic co-surfactant commonly blended with Coco Glucoside to boost lather performance in personal care and pet care formulations.
• Aloe Vera Juice — Natural soothing and skin-conditioning botanical additive that pairs well with Coco Glucoside in personal care, pet care, and pharmaceutical-adjacent topical formulations.

Order or Enquire

Looking to buy Coco Glucoside Low Viscosity in bulk? Contact EZ Elements for current pricing, full product documentation, and supply options. We supply personal care brands, pet care manufacturers, pharmaceutical formulators, food-grade cleaning product developers, and industrial producers across Canada and North America. Reach out today to request a sample, Technical Data Sheet, or bulk pricing quote.