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Glucam E-10 humectant is a naturally-derived, mild ingredient that delivers moisture to the skin while reducing the tacky feel normally associated with the ingredients typically used in moisturizing skin creams.
Glucam E-10 is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether and is 100% active.
Glucam E-10's low irritation potential makes it ideal for use in both rinse off and leave on skin care systems such as lotions, creams, and body cleansing formulations.
CAS: 53026-67-8
MF: C23H46O14
Glucam E-10 humectant by Lubrizol is a mild humectant, film plasticizer and moisturizer.
Glucam E-10 is naturally derived and delivers moisture to the skin while reducing the tacky feel.
Glucam E-10 is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether.
Glucam E-10 offers low irritation, gloss and smooth silky feel.
Glucam E-10 is a very effective freezing point depressant and does not interfere with foam properties.
Glucam E-10 is ideal for use in both rinse off and leave on skin care systems.
Glucam E-10 is used in body lotions/creams/gels, body cleansing formulations, color cosmetics, hair removal, hand sanitizer and intimate & mild cleansers.
Also, used in hand soaps, wipes, shaving & styling products, eye-, facial-, hand/foot-, lip- and sun care products.
Glucam E-10 is a substance that promotes the retention of moisture on the skin.
This increased moisture can increase an active ingredient’s solubility, which can then in turn increase the skin penetration.
These ingredients deliver light, satiny after-feel to skin formulations and are effective at reducing the tack of glycerin.
There are several creams on the market containing these IID-listed humectants and formulated with a variety of APIs.
Typical usage level of 1-5%.
Glucam E-10 is a natural glucose derivative from corn, acting as favorable, mild and no-irritation moisturizer ingredient.
Glucam E-10 is an outstanding emollient, can impart finished-product gloss and refreshing after-feeling and will decrease tacky feel of a formula.
Applied in cream, eye cream, styling product, shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser, skin tonic, alcoholic product, soap, hair treatment and conditioner.
Glucam E-10 also acts as a good antifreeze agent.
Glucam E-10 is made by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose to create a new compound.
In cosmetics, Glucam E-10 functions as a humectant and conditioning ingredient.
According to its manufacturer, Glucam E-10’s (also known by its trade name, Glucam E-20) low irritation potential makes it ideal for sensitive skin formulations.
The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has found Glucam E-10 safe as used in cosmetics, where concentrations range from 4–15%, with rinse-off products typically containing greater amounts.
Applications
Moisturizer/eye cream as a plasticizer in hair styling products, shampoo, body wash, cleanser, lotion or alcoholic water products, soap, baking cream, hair conditioner.
Glucam E-10 Chemical Properties
Melting Point: N/A
Boiling Point: 669.3°Cat760mmHg
Flash Point: 358.6°C
Density: 1.24g/cm3
Vapor Pressure: 8.89E-21mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index: 1.502
Storage Temp.: N/A
Solubility: N/A
CAS DataBase Reference: Glucam E-10 (CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference: Glucam E-10 (53026-67-8)
EPA Substance Registry System: Glucam E-10 (53026-67-8)
Synonyms
10MethylGluceth-10
10 Methyl Gluceth-10
polyethyleneglycolmethylbeta-D-glucopyranosideether
polyethylene glycol methyl beta-D-glucopyranoside ether
Methyl2,3,4,6-tetrakis-O-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-D-glucopyranoside
Methyl 2,3,4,6-tetrakis-O-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-D-glucopyranoside
