AccessMILD CT-130

Q: What products is it best for?

Facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, pet shampoos, and bath foams—especially when aiming for gentle, sulfate-free performance.

Mild Amino Acid Surfactant for Rich, Gentle Foam

INCI Name: TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate

AccessMILD CT-130 (TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate) is a mild, amino-acid-based anionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid. It delivers rich, creamy foam, gentle yet effective cleansing, and helpful solubilization in sulfate-free systems. Ideal for face washes, shampoos, body cleansers, and other gentle formulations targeting sensitive skin and scalp.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Sulfate-Free Shampoos

Generates dense, creamy lather while cleansing the hair and scalp gently, leaving a soft after-feel without harshness.
Facial Cleansing Creams & Foams

Provides non-stripping cleansing that respects the skin barrier, ideal for daily and sensitive-skin formulas.
Gentle Body Washes

Creates a rich, luxurious lather that rinses cleanly and helps maintain skin comfort and hydration.
Hand Soaps

Boosts foam and mildness for frequent-use hand cleansers that clean effectively without excessive dryness.
Baby Shampoos & Washes

Mild, amino-acid-based cleansing suitable for delicate skin and scalp in gentle, low-irritation systems.
Pet Shampoos

Delivers effective yet gentle cleansing for animal fur and skin, supporting a soft, conditioned feel.

How to Use AccessMILD CT-130 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessMILD CT-130

AccessMILD CT-130 is a gentle, amino-acid-based surfactant that creates rich, creamy foam while cleansing effectively. If you’re new to formulating, think of it as the ingredient that helps water lift away oils and impurities without leaving skin or hair feeling tight or dry. It makes sulfate-free products feel luxurious and satisfying to use.

For the technical formulator, AccessMILD CT-130 (INCI: TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate) is a weakly acidic, amino-acid-derived anionic surfactant produced from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid. It provides excellent foam boosting, mild cleansing, and solubilization of oils and fragrances. It is ideal for gentle facial cleansers, shampoos, and body washes, and is particularly useful in sulfate-free systems where dense, stable lather and low irritation are required. Optimal performance is typically achieved in formulas adjusted to pH ~5.0–6.5.

Formulation Tips

Use AccessMILD CT-130 at 2–20%, depending on its role. At 2–8%, it excels as a co-surfactant to boost foam quality, reduce irritation, and improve fragrance solubilization. At 10–20%, it can serve as a primary surfactant for ultra-mild cleansers and shampoos.

Add AccessMILD CT-130 to the water phase. It is fully water-dispersible and compatible with most non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants (e.g., betaines) for synergistic mildness and foam. Target a finished pH between 5.0 and 6.5 for best stability and sensory profile. For complex systems, you may incorporate it in the cool-down once the batch is below ~40°C (104°F) to protect sensitive co-ingredients.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Exceptionally Mild Cleansing: Amino-acid-based anionic surfactant that cleans without stripping, suitable for sensitive skin and scalp.
Rich, Creamy Lather: Delivers dense, stable foam that enhances the user experience in sulfate-free systems.
Foam Booster & Solubilizer: Improves foam quality and helps solubilize oils and fragrances.
Sulfate-Free & Naturally Derived: Made from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid; readily biodegradable.
Versatile: Effective in facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, pet shampoos, and bath foams.

Heading #1
Benefits	Biodegradable, Clean & Natural, Rich & Luxurious, Sulfate-Free, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate
Usage Rate	2%-20%
Functional Type	Anionic Surfactants, Mild Cleansing Agents, Sulfate-Free Surfactants, Surfactants & Cleansing Agents
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Shampoos
Certifications	Biodegradable, Naturally Derived
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessMILD CT-130

It’s a mild surfactant that creates foam and lifts away oils and impurities. It boosts lather quality, cleans gently, and can help solubilize oils and fragrances.

Use 2–8% as a co-surfactant to boost foam and mildness, or 10–20% when used as a primary surfactant in ultra-gentle cleansers.

Yes. It is a sulfate-free, amino-acid-based surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid, and it is readily biodegradable.

For best performance and mildness, target a finished pH of about 5.0–6.5. Adjust with a suitable acid (e.g., citric acid) as needed.

It is significantly milder and designed for sulfate-free systems, delivering rich foam with lower irritation potential than traditional sulfates.

Add it to the water phase. In complex or sensitive systems, you may add during cool-down (<40°C / 104°F) to help protect other actives or fragrances.

Facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, pet shampoos, and bath foams—especially when aiming for gentle, sulfate-free performance.

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