Decyl Glucoside (APG C10) CAS 68515-73-1

What Decyl Glucoside Is

Decyl glucoside forms when glucose from starch condenses with plant derived decyl alcohol, giving a nonionic alkyl polyglucoside rather than a sulfate or soap. The commercial product is a pale yellow aqueous liquid with dense, stable foam that tolerates hard water and high electrolyte levels, and the sugar based head group is mild and readily biodegradable. Concentrated liquid can irritate skin and eyes, while finished diluted products are gentle. UATChem supplies cosmetic and detergent grade material, with active matter and pH on the TDS and COA for each lot.

Personal Care and Green Cleaning Uses

• Personal care. A mild primary or co-surfactant in gentle shampoos, baby and sensitive skin washes, facial and hand cleansers, body washes and foam baths.
• Green household cleaning. Used in plant based dish liquids, hard surface cleaners and food equipment or produce washing where biodegradability matters.
• Foam booster and co-surfactant. Blended with stronger anionic surfactants to build and stabilize foam while reducing irritation.

Mild facial and baby lines often pair APGs with amino acid surfactants; UATChem also supplies sodium methyl cocoyl taurate for the same gentle cleansers.

Typical Specifications

Cosmetic and detergent grades differ in active matter and pH, so values are reported on the TDS and COA for each lot; the table below identifies the ingredient.

Packaging, Documents and Ordering

• Shipped as an aqueous liquid in plastic or blue drums and 1000 L IBC totes, palletized; packs stay sealed, cool and protected from freezing and high heat.
• The concentrate irritates skin and carries eye damage and skin irritation hazard, so gloves and eye protection are used in handling, while diluted finished products are mild. Every lot carries a TDS and COA with active matter and pH, plus SDS and INCI information; plant based or eco documentation can be discussed, and samples are supported.
• For a quote, UATChem needs the quantity, packing (drum or IBC) and destination port.

FAQ

Q: What is decyl glucoside used for?

A: It is a mild plant derived APG in gentle shampoos, baby care, facial and body cleansers, dish liquids and surface cleaners.

Q: Is decyl glucoside a natural surfactant?

A: It is made from glucose and plant decyl alcohol, nonionic and readily biodegradable, for plant based, eco labeled products.

Q: Is decyl glucoside supplied as a liquid?

A: Yes, it ships as a pale yellow aqueous liquid in drums and IBC totes, with active matter and pH on the TDS and COA per lot.