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C10-16 Alkyl Glucosides

  • Nonionic surfactants
  • CAS 110615-47-9
  • IUPAC: D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, C10-16-alkyl glycosides

C10-16 Alkyl Glucosides (CAS 110615-47-9) appears in 1 of the 2,039 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of July 2026). It is on the EPA Safer Choice list.

H315 (skin irritation Cat 2) and H318 (serious eye damage) at undiluted ingredient strength. At product concentrations (<5%), product-level classification is typically reduced or absent. No skin sensitization classification.

C10-16 alkyl glucosides are alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactants used widely in mild cleaning formulations. The C10-16 chain length range gives broad surface compatibility while retaining the favorable health profile of sugar-based surfactants. At ingredient strength they carry H315/H318 classifications driven by the concentrated form; at consumer dilutions the realized irritation potential is significantly lower.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
yes
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Plant-derived nonionic surfactant; primary cleaning surfactant in mild leather and interior cleaners

Common questions about C10-16 Alkyl Glucosides

What is C10-16 Alkyl Glucosides used for in car care?
Plant-derived nonionic surfactant; primary cleaning surfactant in mild leather and interior cleaners
Is C10-16 Alkyl Glucosides a VOC?
No. C10-16 Alkyl Glucosides is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is C10-16 Alkyl Glucosides on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. C10-16 Alkyl Glucosides is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is C10-16 Alkyl Glucosides EPA Safer Choice certified?
Yes. C10-16 Alkyl Glucosides is on the EPA Safer Choice list.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.