Description
Decyl glucoside is a natural, non-ionic surfactant that’s derived from sugar, corn, and coconuts. It’s often used in cleansers and baby products because it’s gentle on the skin and can produce a good amount of foam. Decyl glucoside can also be used as a thickening agent, but adding salt can prevent this.
The active surfactant matter (ASM) of decyl glucoside is typically 49–55%. This means that 49–55% of decyl glucoside is the solid, active detergent, and the remaining 45–51% is water.
Here are some other things to know about decyl glucoside:
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SafetyDecyl glucoside can irritate the skin if used in pure form. When handling it, you should wear gloves, eye protection, and work in a well-ventilated space. If it gets in your eyes, rinse immediately with clean, warm water
This, combined with its excellent foam properties, makes it ideal choice as a secondary surfactant in body/skin cleansers, bubble baths, and facial cleansers (including wipes).
The appearance of Decyl Glucoside is a viscous, slightly yellow, turbid liquid. In a solution of 10% water, the pH is 11.5 – 12.5. It is tolerant of high electrolyte formulations and compatible with cationic conditioning agents. General usage rates are 2%-10%
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