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Alkyl polyglucoside is a class of non-ionic surfactants widely used in a variety of cosmetic, household, and industrial applications.
Biodegradable and plant-derived from sugars, these surfactants are usually derivatives of glucose and fatty alcohols.
The raw materials are typically starch and fat, and the final products are typically complex mixtures of compounds with different sugars comprising the hydrophilic end and alkyl groups of variable length comprising the hydrophobic end.
CAS: 68515-73-1
MF: C16H32O6
MW: 320.22
EINECS: 500-220-1
Synonyms
APG0810;D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, decyl octyl glycosides;(C8-10)Alkyl ether of corn sugar;alkyl(c8,c10)polyglycoside;DECYL OCTYL D-GLUCOSE;D-glucose, decyl octyl ethers, oligomeric;Decyl-octyl glycosides oligomer;Octyldecyl Glucoside
When derived from glucose they are known as Alkyl polyglucoside, with a common example being the mixed decyl/octyl glycosides.
Alkyl polyglucoside exhibit good wetting, foaming, and detergency properties, making them effective in cleaning and personal care products.
They are also stable across a wide pH range and compatible with various other surfactants.
Alkyl polyglucoside is a very mild, readily biodegradable, non-ionic surfactant.
Alkyl polyglucoside is made from natural raw materials, natural alcohols and glucose derived from plants.
Alkyl polyglucoside is generally used as a secondary surfactant for cleansing products, because of its foaming performance and ability to reduce irritation.
Alkyl polyglucoside offers detergency, wetting, dispersing and surface tension reduction, compatibility and foaming property.
Alkyl polyglucoside also exhibits excellent alkaline and electrolyte resistance and can solubilize other ingredients.
Alkyl polyglucoside is used in personal care body wash and shampoo preparations.
The shelf life of this ingredient is 24 months.
Alkyl polyglucoside Chemical Properties
Density: 1.15 g/mL at 20 °C
Form: liquid
Color: Clear to light-yellow, viscous liquid
Odor: Soapy/detergent-like odor
Water Solubility water: freely soluble at20°C (visual)
InChI: InChI=1/C16H32O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-21-16-15(20)14(19)13(18)12(11-17)22-16/h12-20H,2-11H2,1H3/t12-,13-,14+,15-,16?/s3
InChIKey: JDRSMPFHFNXQRB-TVHDANIINA-N
EPA Substance Registry System: Alkyl polyglucoside (68515-73-1)
Uses
Alkyl polyglucoside is used to enhance the formation of foams in detergents.
They are also used in the personal care industry because they are biodegradable and safe for sensitive skin.
Preparation
Alkyl polyglucoside is produced by combining a sugar such as glucose with a fatty alcohol in the presence of acid catalysts at elevated temperatures.
