Lauryl Glucoside is a high-performance surfactant produced from sugars, usually corn glucose, combined with palm oil or coconut oil. Widely used in the cosmetics industry, especially in shampoos, lotions, and creams, it acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer.
Benefits
Where to apply
Lauryl Glucoside acts as a mild surfactant, dispersing components in product formulas such as shampoo. With its delicate properties, it is considered safe for the skin, being used in the cosmetics industry and meeting the demand for vegan products. It is widely used in lotions, creams, hair products, and cleaning products such as laundry and dish soap.
- Formulations for sensitive skin and 'sulfate-free' products
Features
Properties:
Lauryl Glucoside is a clear, transparent liquid with a light color. Its molecular formula is C18H36O6, and it is also known as Dodecyl D-glucoside. Furthermore, this compound has a molecular weight of 348.48 g/mol.
Non-ionic surfactant derived from sugar and coconut/palm (CAS 110615-47-9). Mild, biodegradable, used in formulations for sensitive skin and 'sulfate-free' products.
Technical information
- Identification: Lauryl glucoside (surfactant derived from sugar and coconut/palm oil)
- INCI: Lauryl Glucoside
- CAS: 110615-47-9
- Physical form / appearance: Liquid
Functions and applications
- Main function: Mild, biodegradable non-ionic surfactant