Decyl glucoside
CAS 54549-25-6
EC 259-218-1
Formula C16H32O6
MW 320.422 g/mol
Surfactants Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition Emulsification & DispersionCleaning & DegreasingFoam Control
Description
Decyl glucoside (CAS 54549-25-6, EC 259-218-1) is a non-ionic alkyl polyglucoside surfactant derived from glucose and fatty alcohols, commonly abbreviated as APG10 and also known as Decyl D-Glucoside or n-Decyl glucoside. It carries no assigned E-code and is not classified as a food additive.
In personal care formulations, decyl glucoside functions as a mild foaming agent and emulsifier in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers, where its hydrophilic glucose headgroup reduces interfacial tension without disrupting the skin barrier. In food-contact and industrial cleaning applications, it supports degreasing through micelle formation around lipophilic soils, enabling effective rinsing at low concentrations.
Decyl glucoside is supplied in liquid form and is REACH-registered for the European market. It meets the requirements of relevant cosmetic regulations under EC 1223/2009 and is compatible with natural and organic certification frameworks. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers.
In personal care formulations, decyl glucoside functions as a mild foaming agent and emulsifier in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers, where its hydrophilic glucose headgroup reduces interfacial tension without disrupting the skin barrier. In food-contact and industrial cleaning applications, it supports degreasing through micelle formation around lipophilic soils, enabling effective rinsing at low concentrations.
Decyl glucoside is supplied in liquid form and is REACH-registered for the European market. It meets the requirements of relevant cosmetic regulations under EC 1223/2009 and is compatible with natural and organic certification frameworks. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers.
Physical Properties
| Boiling Point | 476.5±45.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.14±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Other Names
APG10Decyl D-Glucosiden-Decyl glucosideDecyl D-glucopyranosideD-Glucopyranoside, decyln-Decyl D-glucopyranoside
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