Octyl Decyl Polyglucoside
Mild Natural Surfactant
Plant-derived surfactant for gentle cleansing.
TECHNICAL DATA
INCI Alkyl polyglucosido 8-10
CAS 68515- 73 -1
Appearance Transparent liquid
Color Pale yellow
Odor Characteristic
pH (direct) 11.5-12.5
Solids content (%) 50 min.
Viscosity (20 °C/68 °F) 200 min.
Sodium chloride % 3 max.
APPLICATIONS
ShampooLiquid soapBody washesCleansers
Alkyl polyglucoside surfactants are used in a variety of home care and personal care products, such as shower gel, shampoos, facial cleanser, hand wash, laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, hard-surface cleaners and a variety of toiletries.
DESCRIPTION
Alkyl polyglucosides are a relatively new generation of green, eco-friendly surfactants that are mild, low in toxicity, less irritating and readily biodegradable. Alkyl polyglucosides are derived from sugars, usually glucose, and fatty alcohols. Alkyl polyglucoside surfactants are readily biodegradable and have much lower ecotoxicity than petrochemical-based surfactants.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Variable, depending on the application.
How to use and incorporate: Add the surfactant to the water (not the water onto the surfactant) with slow stirring to avoid excess foam. If solid or paste, melt or dissolve first in warm water. Adjust the pH at the end (5–6.5 for facial and hair products) and the viscosity with salt (sodium chloride 0.5–2 %) or a thickener.
Formulation tips:
- Combining a primary surfactant with a secondary one (betaine, glucoside, amphoteric) improves mildness, foam and viscosity.
- Anionic and cationic surfactants may be incompatible; check clarity and stability when combining them.
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Compatible with other anionic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactants, conditioning polymers and most extracts and fragrances.
Storage: In a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct light.
Precautions: Once the container is opened, handle the product with care to avoid secondary microbial contamination. None in particular for the user.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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