Decyl Glucoside

Nonionic surfactants
CAS 68515-73-1
IUPAC: D-Glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides

Generally regarded as among the mildest commercial surfactants. No GHS classification at typical use concentrations. Minimal eye and skin irritation potential.

Decyl glucoside is a plant-derived alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactant produced from corn glucose and coconut or palm fatty alcohols. It is one of the most benign commercial surfactants by health and environmental metrics, frequently appearing in EPA Safer Choice and "green" personal care formulations. In leather cleaners, it provides gentle cleaning action without the eye-damage classification carried by traditional ethoxylated alcohols.

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: Mild plant-derived nonionic surfactant; foaming and cleaning agent in low-irritation formulations

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