sodium coco-glucoside tartrate
AKA “Sodium cocoyl tartrate, coco-glucoside tartrate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium coco-glucoside tartrate
AKA: Sodium cocoyl tartrate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Chemical Exfoliant
Plant Oil
Clean
Coco-alkyl glucoside, monoester with 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid, sodium salt
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR