Polyoxyethylene methyl glucoside
What is Polyoxyethylene methyl glucoside?
Polyoxyethylene methyl glucoside (CAS 53026-67-8) is a glucose-derived polyol used as a humectant, emulsifier, and solvent carrier in personal care and industrial formulations.
Where is Polyoxyethylene methyl glucoside used?
- Skin and hair care: humectant that draws and retains moisture, improving skin feel in lotions, creams, and conditioning treatments
- Textile and leather processing: wetting and dispersing agent that improves dye uptake and even penetration of finishing treatments
- Agrochemicals: carrier and co-solvent that solubilizes active ingredients for uniform delivery of crop protection agents
- Paper processing aids: emulsifier for consistent dispersion of treatment chemicals
- Its ethoxylated structure delivers moisture-binding and dispersing performance in aqueous and mixed-solvent systems.
Good to know: Cosmetic-grade material meets purity requirements suitable for leave-on and rinse-off personal care applications.
Commercial specifications
- Bulk supply in drums and IBCs
- Documentation packages aligned to cosmetic or industrial end-use requirements
Other Names (Synonyms)
RefChem:175109|AOTQEWQIODBEAU-HZQGQDIUSA-N|Methyl 2,3,4,6-tetrakis-O-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]hexopyranoside|Methyl 2,3,4,6-tetrakis-O-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-D-glucopyranoside|P 20 (surfactant)|P 20|Glucam E 10J|Methyl glucose ether ethoxylate