APG0814

APG0814 is a white or light yellow solid with a softening point of 62°C, a decomposition point of 290°C and an HLB value of 16. 
APG0814 is soluble in water and highly soluble in alkaline solutions.
APG0814 is part of a range of nonionic environmentally friendly surfactants. 

CAS Number: 141464-42-8
Molecular Formula: C16H32O6
Molecular Weight: 320.42168

Synonyms: Decyl D-glucopyranoside, 54549-25-6, Decyl D-glucoside, D-Glucopyranoside, decyl glucopyranoside, EINECS 259-218-1, DTXSID30893008, RefChem:131359, DTXCID001315262, (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(Decyloxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-3,4,5-triol, 141464-42-8, (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol, 1-decyl-D-glucopyranoside, MFCD23103077, C16H32O6, (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(DECYLOXY)-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)OXANE-3,4,5-TRIOL, Capryl glycoside, Caprylyl glycoside, n-decyl-D-glucopyranoside, D-Glucose decyl octyl ether, SCHEMBL43196, orb2938930, CTK8B9164, APG0814, AKOS016004985, Decyl glucoside (50% aqueous solution), DS-3841, MD11310, MD13516, BC232481, DB-187061, DB-336025, A12754, F227478, D-Glucose decyl octyl ether, oligomeric; Capryl/Caprylyl Glycoside, (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-tetrahydropyran-3,4,5-triol, D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, C8-16-alkyl glycosides, GREENAPG 1214, GREENAPG PC 0814, DECYL GLUCOSIDE 50 %, DECYL GLUCOSIDE APG 1214, DECYL GLUCOSIDE APG 0810, DECYL GLUCOSIDE APG IC, C8-14 Alkyl glucoside

APG0814 also exhibits good solubility in high concentration of alkaline or electrolyte solution.
The feedstock of APG0814 is based on fatty alcohol and glucose, which are obtained from renewable native resources. 
Thus, APG0814 are completely biodegradable. Because of their non-toxicity, non-irritation and many excellent surface active performances, APGs are widely used in the fields of detergents, cosmetics, foods and medicines. 

APG0814 has low surface tension and strong detergency with mildness, rich foaming ability and good performance of stabilization. 
This grade appears as a light yellow, turbid ropy water solution. 
It provides good hydration and good resolvable properties in cold water. 

APG0814 is a trade or product code that refers to a specific grade or formulation of decyl glucoside, which is a mild, non-ionic surfactant derived from natural raw materials such as corn glucose and coconut oil or palm kernel oil. 
The abbreviation APG stands for Alkyl Polyglucoside, which is the chemical family to which decyl glucoside belongs, and the number 0814 typically indicates the carbon chain length of the alkyl group (in this case, C8–C14).
APG0814 is used as a commercial designation by suppliers to identify a standardized mixture of alkyl polyglucosides where the hydrophobic tail is a blend of capryl (C8), capric (C10), lauryl (C12), and myristyl (C14) chains, attached to a glucose unit. 

This naming convention allows manufacturers and formulators to easily distinguish it from other APG surfactants that might have different chain lengths, solubility properties, or performance characteristics.
APG0814 is Coco-Glucoside, it has features as below: a multi-functional sulfate-free non-ionic surfactant, derived from glucose and fatty alcohol, both sourced from natural plants, remarkable hydration and EO-free solubilizer for oil ingredients, and rich foam volume and excellent foam stability. 
Therefore, APG0814 can be recommended to use as an ingredient of surfactant, solubilizer, foaming agent, detergent for cosmetics and personal care products.

APG0814 is a mild, readily biodegradable, non-ionic surfactant. 
It is made from renewable vegetal raw materials- glucose derived from corn, and fatty alcohols derived from coconut or palm kernel oils. 
APG0814 offers superior detergency, emulsifying, thickening, hydrotroping and wetting property.

APG0814 produces rich and stable foam.
It exhibits good compatibility with other types of surfactants.
APG0814 is widely used in personal care products such as shampoo, body-cleanser, cream rinses, and hand sanitizer.

APG0814 has good solubility and compatibility in high-concentration strong acid, strong alkali and electrolyte solution.
APG0814 has shelf life of 24 months.
APG0814 is with low irritation to skin, good compatibility, without negative effect, rich, delicate, stable and emulsifying bubble, so it is suitable for the application in the high-end personal care products: shampoo, cleanser, hand sanitizer and baby shampoo& shower gel.

APG0814 is with different carbon chain, when it is used in laundry liquid, it can reduce the friction between clothes, improve pine canopy of fabric, softness of fiber and cotton, which make cloth with a good feel.
APG0814 is mixed with anionic surfactant in dishwashing detergent, the dishwashing detergent have better property of oil remove, good foam, especially the excellent compatibility of skin, there is not any harm to skin, moreover, its green and environmental. 

Due to APG0814's high alkaline resistance,it could be used in special detergent, furniture cleaning, cleaning industry as hard surface cleaning, textile industry as refining agent to resist high temperature.
APG0814 is a green surfactant,so it could be applied to bubble water and oil exploration as excellent foaming agent.

Density: 1.1 g/cm3
Odor: Slight odor
Appearance: Light yellow liquid

APG0814 can be extracted from corn or prepared from decanol and glucose​.
APG0814 is non-ionic, meaning it does not carry a charge, and therefore remains stable and compatible across a wide range of pH values and in combination with other surfactant classes (anionic, cationic, amphoteric, and other non-ionic). 
This makes it highly versatile for complex formulations where multiple surfactants must work together.

The surfactant is also biodegradable, has low toxicity, and shows a very low tendency to irritate the skin or eyes, even at higher concentrations. 
These qualities are the reason why it is extensively used in personal care and household cleaning products, particularly those marketed as eco-friendly, sensitive-skin safe, or sulfate-free.
APG0814 or decyl d-glucoside, also named decylbeta- d-glucopyranoside, belongs to the alkyl glucosides family and is obtained by condensation of the fatty alcohol decyl alcohol and a d-glucose polymer. 

This nonionic surfactant and cleansing agent has been widely used for several years, due to its foaming power and good tolerance in rinse-off products such as shampoos, hair dyes and colors, and soaps. 
APG0814 is also employed in leave-on products such as no-rinsing cleansing milks, lotions, and several sunscreen agents and is contained as a stabilizing surfactant of organic microparticles in sunscreen agent Tinosorb? M.
APG0814 is valued because it combines excellent detergency, emulsification, and foaming properties with very low skin and eye irritation potential, making it suitable for use in personal care products such as shampoos, facial cleansers, body washes, and baby care formulations. 

APG0814 is also widely used in household cleaning products and industrial cleaners, where mildness, biodegradability, and ecological safety are important.
Because it is derived from renewable, plant-based feedstocks and is readily biodegradable, APG0814 is often marketed as an environmentally friendly alternative to harsher synthetic surfactants such as sulfates. 
Its good compatibility with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants also makes it a versatile co-surfactant that improves the performance and mildness of formulations.

APG0814 exhibits low surface tension, good solubility, strong detergency, strong alkaline resistance and good thickening effect. 
It improves the mildness in the formulation.
It is made from natural fatty alcohol and glucoside.

This is non-toxic, non-irritating, degradable and compatible with skin.
APG0814 is recommended for use in cosmetics applications.
APG0814 is a nonionic surfactant with versatile applications, particularly serving as a surfactant in the cosmetic and cleaning industries. Identified under cosmetic ingredient functions, it functions as a mild surfactant with low toxicity and superior performance. 

This surfactant is derived from renewable resources, making it high-quality, biodegradable, naturally derived, vegan, and GMO-free. 
Additionally, it is RSPO MassBalance certified, aligning with sustainable palm oil practices.

While pure decyl glucoside (CAS 54549-25-6) is a single compound with a C10 chain, APG0814 represents a blend of multiple alkyl glucosides with chains between C8 and C14. 
This blend is considered more practical and cost-effective in commercial production because natural fatty alcohols from coconut or palm kernel oil are already mixtures, and separating them into individual chain lengths is expensive.

Uses Of APG0814:
APG0814 is a natural non-ionic surfactant belonging to the alkyl polyglucoside family. 
It has the function of moisturising the skin and preventing skin dryness, and it is mild and not easy to cause skin irritation. 
Therefore, it is widely used in personal care products and cosmetics, often added to shampoos and shower gels.

APG0814 is widely used as a gentle, non-ionic surfactant derived from renewable plant materials that combines a hydrophilic glucose head with a hydrophobic decyl or mixed C8–C14 alkyl chain, and its unique structure allows it to effectively reduce surface tension, solubilize oils, stabilize emulsions, and generate foam, making it highly versatile for a variety of applications in personal care, household cleaning, and industrial processes.
In personal care products, APG0814 is added to formulations such as shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, bubble baths, and baby care products because it provides mild cleansing action that removes dirt, oils, and impurities from the skin and hair without causing irritation, dryness, or disruption of the natural skin barrier, while producing stable, rich foam that enhances consumer experience and improves product aesthetics.

Its mildness and biodegradability make it especially valuable in products for sensitive skin, baby care, or hypoallergenic cosmetic lines, where conventional surfactants such as sodium lauryl sulfate could cause irritation or allergic reactions.
In household cleaning applications, APG0814 is used in dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, surface cleaners, and multi-purpose cleaning formulations because it enhances the solubilization of greasy residues and oils, promotes even dispersion of cleaning agents, improves foam stability for better perception of effectiveness, and is compatible with a wide range of co-surfactants, builders, and chelating agents. 

Its plant-based, biodegradable nature also allows manufacturers to label products as eco-friendly or sustainable, appealing to consumers who are concerned about environmental impact.
APG0814 functions as an emulsifier, wetting agent, or dispersant in processes such as paint and coating formulations, agrochemical sprays, and textile treatments, where it ensures uniform mixing of water- and oil-soluble components, reduces surface tension to improve wetting and spreading, and stabilizes emulsions over extended periods. 
In these contexts, it is valued for its thermal and pH stability, compatibility with other surfactants, and ability to perform under moderate to high shear conditions without losing effectiveness.

APG0814 is added to shampoos, facial cleansers, baby shampoos, and body washes to provide gentle cleansing, good foaming, and skin compatibility. 
Since it is mild, it is often chosen for "sensitive skin" or "natural" product lines.
In dishwashing liquids, surface cleaners, and laundry detergents, APG0814 works as a primary or co-surfactant to boost detergency, stabilize foam, and enhance biodegradability.

In agricultural formulations, paints, or textile processing, APG0814 can act as an emulsifier, dispersant, or wetting agent, helping oil and water-based ingredients mix more efficiently.
Because it is derived from renewable plant resources and breaks down quickly in the environment, APG0814 is part of a broader trend of replacing petroleum-based surfactants with sustainable alternatives.

APG0814, often marketed under codes such as APG0814 or as part of the alkyl polyglucoside (APG) family, is primarily used as a mild, non-ionic surfactant in a wide range of applications due to its ability to cleanse, emulsify, and stabilize formulations while remaining gentle on skin and environmentally biodegradable, making it particularly suitable for personal care products such as shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and baby products where gentle foaming and low irritation are critical, as well as for household cleaning products including dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, and surface cleaners where it enhances detergency, stabilizes foam, and improves the mixing of oil and water-based components, and further finds applications in industrial processes as an emulsifier or dispersing agent in formulations such as paints, coatings, agrochemical sprays, and textile processing where it promotes uniform blending of ingredients and reduces surface tension, thereby improving wetting, spreading, and overall product performance, while also serving as a preferred ingredient in eco-friendly and sustainable formulations because it is derived from renewable plant-based raw materials and is readily biodegradable, reducing environmental impact compared to conventional petroleum-based surfactants.

Safety profile Of APG0814:
Although APG0814 is a mild surfactant commonly used in baby shampoos and facial cleansers, direct contact with concentrated solutions or prolonged exposure to high concentrations can cause mild to moderate skin irritation, including redness, itching, or dryness. 
In sensitive individuals, repeated exposure may slightly increase the risk of contact dermatitis, although the risk is much lower compared to harsher surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate.

When this chemical comes into contact with the eyes in concentrated form, it can cause irritation, burning sensations, and temporary discomfort, though it is considered much milder than most anionic surfactants. 
Rinsing immediately with water usually alleviates symptoms, but exposure to undiluted solutions should be avoided in industrial or laboratory settings.

APG0814 is non-volatile under normal conditions, meaning that inhalation of vapors is unlikely during normal use in personal care or cleaning products. 
However, in powder forms of alkyl polyglucoside derivatives or during industrial spraying, dust or aerosols could potentially irritate the respiratory tract, causing coughing or throat discomfort if inhaled in large amounts.