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Decyl/Undecyl Glucoside (Alkyl Polyglucoside, APG)

APG
CAS 58846-77-8 · Formula C16H32O6 · MW 320.42 g/mol

A plant-derived non-ionic surfactant blend for sulfate-free cleansers and gentle personal-care formulations. The blend is used as a mild surfactant and emulsion stabilizer in personal-care cleansing products and household cleaners.

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HS Code
3402.42
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Cleaning / Degreasing · Surfactancy
Functional Roles
DECYL GLUCOSIDE
CLEANSINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Applications & Use Cases
  • Personal care: Mild surfactant for shampoos and facial/body cleansers
  • Sulfate-free systems: Primary or co-surfactant in gentle formulations
  • Household cleaning: Surfactant for hard-surface and dish products
  • Emulsion stabilizing: Stabilizer in oil-in-water systems
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3402 . 42
Chapter 34
Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and lubricating preparations, waxes
Heading 34.02
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3402.42
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
58846-77-8
Molecular Formula
C16H32O6
Molecular Weight
320.42 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
INCI Name
DECYL GLUCOSIDE
PubChem CID
InChI Key
JDRSMPFHFNXQRB-IBEHDNSVSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Decyl beta-D-glucopyranoside Decyl glucoside Decyl beta-D-glucoside PLANTACARE 818 AVANEL DG 70 ORAMIX NS 10 PLANTAREN PS 100 PLANTAREN W 2000 AG 10 (GLUCOSIDE) AG-10LK PLANTACARE 2000 UP PLANTAREN 2000 N UP n-DECYL-beta-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE N-Decyl-b-D-glucopyranoside
Full Description

Decyl and undecyl glucoside (CAS 58846-77-8) are non-ionic alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactants made from fatty alcohols and glucose. The blend is used as a mild surfactant and emulsion stabilizer in personal-care cleansing products and household cleaners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is decyl/undecyl glucoside used for?

Decyl and undecyl glucoside (CAS 58846-77-8) are non-ionic alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactants used as mild surfactants and emulsion stabilizers. The blend is used in shampoos, facial and body cleansers, sulfate-free systems, and household hard-surface and dish products.

What is another name for decyl glucoside?

Decyl/undecyl glucoside belongs to the alkyl polyglucoside (APG) class of non-ionic surfactants made from fatty alcohols and glucose. The blend carries CAS 58846-77-8 and formula C16H32O6.

What is decyl/undecyl glucoside made from?

It is produced from fatty alcohols (decyl and undecyl) and glucose, yielding non-ionic alkyl polyglucoside surfactants. This origin is why it is commonly used in plant-derived and sulfate-free cleansing formulations.

How is decyl/undecyl glucoside supplied in bulk?

RawSource supplies decyl/undecyl glucoside in bulk packaging such as drums, totes, and IBCs. Request a current CoA and SDS to confirm active content and specifications for your formulation.

What is the HS code for decyl/undecyl glucoside?

It is classified under HS code 3402.42 (organic non-ionic surface-active agents). Request a bulk quote from RawSource with your target volume and packaging.

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