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Decyl Octyl Glycoside (D-Glucopyranose oligomeric, decyl octyl)

  • Nonionic surfactants
  • CAS 68515-73-1

Decyl Octyl Glycoside (D-Glucopyranose oligomeric, decyl octyl) (CAS 68515-73-1) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is on the EPA Safer Choice list.

Not classified as hazardous under OSHA HCS. Mild nonionic surfactant; no GHS H-codes. Very low skin and eye irritation potential at consumer-product concentrations.

Decyl octyl glycoside (CAS 68515-73-1) is a nonionic alkyl glycoside surfactant produced from glucose and mixed C8/C10 fatty alcohols. Alkyl glycosides are among the mildest surfactants used in personal care and car care products — readily biodegradable, derived from renewable feedstocks, and not classified as hazardous under OSHA HCS. Note: 1,4-Dioxane can appear as a trace impurity in alkyl glycoside manufacturing via ethoxylation byproduct pathways, which is the basis for some Prop 65 label disclosures on products containing alkyl glycosides.

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 nonionic surfactant derived from glucose and C8/C10 fatty alcohols; contributes to wetting and product stability

Common questions about Decyl Octyl Glycoside (D-Glucopyranose oligomeric, decyl octyl)

What is Decyl Octyl Glycoside (D-Glucopyranose oligomeric, decyl octyl) used for in car care?
Mild nonionic surfactant derived from glucose and C8/C10 fatty alcohols; contributes to wetting and product stability
Is Decyl Octyl Glycoside (D-Glucopyranose oligomeric, decyl octyl) a VOC?
No. Decyl Octyl Glycoside (D-Glucopyranose oligomeric, decyl octyl) is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Decyl Octyl Glycoside (D-Glucopyranose oligomeric, decyl octyl) on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Decyl Octyl Glycoside (D-Glucopyranose oligomeric, decyl octyl) is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Decyl Octyl Glycoside (D-Glucopyranose oligomeric, decyl octyl) EPA Safer Choice certified?
Yes. Decyl Octyl Glycoside (D-Glucopyranose oligomeric, decyl octyl) 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.