Alkyl Polyglucoside (APG)

APGs are plant-derived nonionic surfactants made from sugar and fatty alcohols. They're the go-to surfactant for formulators targeting the "green" market because they're biodegradable, made from renewables, and have excellent toxicity profiles. In car care, they appear in products marketed as eco-friendly or biodegradable. Performance is good but not exceptional compared to traditional surfactants — you trade some cleaning power for a better environmental profile. EPA Safer Choice listed. Readily biodegradable. One of the few surfactants with essentially zero environmental concern.