Lauryl Glucoside 50CE

Lauryl Glucoside, Coco Glucoside, Caprylyl-Capryl Glucoside, Caprylyl-Decyl Glucoside, Hexyl Glucoside, Isooctyl Glucoside and Decyl Glucoside all belong to the family of Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG). The difference between these Glucosides lies in the length of the carbon-chain, the hydrophobic tail of the surfactant. Generally speaking, shorter tails (Hexyl (C6), Isooctyl (C8), Caprylyl-Capryl & Caprylyl-Decyl (C8-10)) quickly form a foam that is rich, but less stable, and therefore disappears more quickly. Longer tails, like Lauryl Glucoside (C12-14), take longer to form a foam, but it's a more dense and more stable foam, which contributes to a luxurious feeling. To get the best of both worlds, mixtures also exist. These mixtures, like Coco Glucoside or Decyl Glucoside (both C10-16) have quick forming foams like the short chain surfactants, while feeling more dense and more luxurious, like the long chain surfactants. Another thing to keep in mind is that the longer the chain, the more viscous the liquid. This makes some long chain APGs less suitable for certain applications. 

In cosmetic ingredient review the Alkyl Polyglucoside product range is known for its mildness and can be used for baby care products and sensitive skin formulations. It's also widely used in home care and institutional and industrial cleaning applications. Also known for its eco friendliness amongst other qualities APGs are 100% naturally derived ingredients. Alkyl Polyglucoside is a biodegradable non-ionic surfactant derived from plant starch and fatty alcohol from coconut oil or palm kernel oil. Finally, Alkyl Polyglucosides have in common their superior foaming capabilities, strong detergency, high concentration of electrolyte, good thickening properties, excellent solubility, low surface tension, alkali resistance and good compatibility with other cosmetic ingredients and surfactants. All APG sold by IngreCore are liquid products packed in drums or IBCs. All have in common that the shelf life is at least 24 months after date of manufacture and that they should be stored in a tightly closed packaging in a dry and cool environment.