Decyl glucoside

Decyl glucoside (CAS 58846-77-8) is a non-ionic alkyl polyglucoside surfactant derived from glucose and fatty alcohols, commercially available under trade names including Plantacare 818 and AG 10. It is also referenced as Decyl β-glucoside or N-Decyl-beta-D-GLC in technical literature and supplier documentation.

In personal care formulations, decyl glucoside functions as a mild emulsifier and foam-boosting co-surfactant in shampoos, cleansers, and body washes, where its low irritation profile supports use in sensitive-skin products. In food-contact and industrial cleaning applications, it provides effective degreasing through its amphiphilic structure, which disrupts oil-water interfaces at low concentrations.

Decyl glucoside is supplied in powder form and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. It carries the HS code 29400090 for customs classification. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications against relevant application standards, as cosmetic and food-contact grades carry distinct purity and documentation requirements.