AccessPON CM

Mild Amphoteric Surfactant for Gentle Cleansing & Foam Boosting

INCI Name: Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

AccessPON CM (Sodium Cocoamphoacetate) is a coconut-derived, amphoteric surfactant prized for its mildness, foam boosting, and irritation-mitigating properties. Use it to build sulfate-free or sensitive-skin cleansers that still deliver a rich, creamy lather and a soft after-feel. Ideal as a primary cleanser in ultra-mild systems or as a co-surfactant to round out foam quality and reduce harshness.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Baby Shampoos & Washes

Delivers ultra-mild cleansing and a soft after-feel, suitable for delicate skin and hair.
Sulfate-Free Shampoos

Acts as a primary or co-surfactant to create dense, creamy foam while reducing the harshness of the system.
Gentle Facial Cleansers

Removes daily buildup without tightness, supporting a balanced, comfortable skin feel after rinse-off.
Body Washes & Hand Soaps

Boosts lather and mildness in everyday cleansers for frequent washing routines.
Micellar Waters & Wipes

Provides gentle cleansing power that lifts away oils and impurities in low-foam, no-rinse formats.
Intimate Care Cleansers

Offers extremely mild cleansing suitable for sensitive areas with a soft, comfortable after-feel.

How to Use AccessPON CM in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessPON CM

AccessPON CM is a gentle cleansing ingredient that creates a rich, creamy lather without stripping the skin or hair. If you’re building sulfate-free or sensitive-skin formulas, this is a go-to ingredient for making products that feel mild yet still clean effectively.

Technically, AccessPON CM (INCI: Sodium Cocoamphoacetate) is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. Amphoterics carry both positive and negative charges depending on pH, which gives them excellent compatibility with other surfactants and helps reduce the irritation potential of stronger anionics. It’s widely used as a primary cleanser in ultra-mild systems or as a secondary surfactant to boost foam, improve creaminess, and enhance overall mildness.

Formulation Tips

Typical usage is 1–20% of the total formula. Use 1–10% as a co-surfactant to increase foam and reduce harshness in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. Use 10–20% as the primary surfactant in ultra-mild systems such as sensitive-skin face washes and baby products.

AccessPON CM is water-soluble and easy to process. Add it to the water phase and mix at room temperature or gentle heat. It performs well across a broad pH window (approximately 4.5–8.5) and is compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic ingredients, giving you excellent flexibility when building multi-surfactant systems.

Key Formulation Benefits

Exceptionally Mild: Ideal for sensitive skin and scalp, including daily-use and family-focused cleansers.
Foam Booster & Stabilizer: Enhances lather volume and creaminess in sulfate-free and mixed systems.
Irritation Mitigation: Helps reduce the harsh feel of stronger anionic surfactants.
Sulfate-Free: Supports “gentle cleansing” and modern clean-beauty positioning.
Broad Compatibility: Works well with a wide range of surfactants, thickeners, and conditioning agents.
Improved After-Feel: Leaves skin and hair feeling soft and conditioned rather than squeaky or tight.

Heading #1
Benefits	Clean & Natural, Formulation Versatility, Sulfate-Free, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Usage Rate	1%-20%
Functional Type	Amphoteric 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, Wet Wipes
Certifications	Biodegradable, Naturally Derived
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessPON CM

It’s a gentle surfactant that cleans effectively while boosting foam and reducing the harshness of stronger cleansers, leaving skin and hair feeling comfortable after rinse-off.

Use 1–10% as a co-surfactant to increase mildness and foam, or 10–20% as a primary cleanser in ultra-mild systems.

Yes. AccessPON CM is a sulfate-free amphoteric surfactant, ideal for modern gentle-cleansing concepts.

Add it to the water phase. It is cold-process friendly and can also be added with gentle heating if needed.

Yes. It’s compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic surfactants and often improves overall mildness and foam quality in blends.

Baby washes, sulfate-free shampoos, gentle facial cleansers, body washes, hand soaps, and micellar formats where mildness and a soft after-feel are important.

It performs well in approximately pH 4.5–8.5, giving ample flexibility across hair and skin cleansers.

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