sodium coco-glucoside tartrate
AKA “Sodium cocoyl tartrate, coco-glucoside tartrate
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium coco-glucoside tartrate
AKA: Sodium cocoyl tartrate
Synthetic · Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Chemical Exfoliant
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle plant-based cleanser derived from coconut that removes dirt and oil while helping blend water and oil in the formula for smooth application.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Typically derived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil as the primary plant-based starting materials. Synthesized through glycosidic bonding of glucose with fatty alcohols, then combined with tartaric acid.
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern mild surfactant derived from coconut oil and glucose, developed in the late 20th century to replace harsher synthetic detergents while maintaining botanical origins.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR