Decyl Glucoside

Description

Premium Decyl Glucoside for your compounding of soaps , shampoos , body washes, high quality detergent items. A versatile nonionic surfactant that is very mild and gentle. But tough enough for more serious surface cleaning too.

Decyl Glucoside is a fatty polyglycoside prepared by reacting cornstarch glucose with Natural fatty alcohol. It is considered to be one of the best of the New generation of surfactants .

Polyglucoses/ sugar derived surfactants like the decyl glucoside exhibit mildness traits of nonionics, with the foam of an anionic. It is this unique characteristic that enables it to be utilized as both the primary & co-surfactant in formulations.

Many companies with a natural focus to their formulations are now turning to this prouduct as their primary, and in some cases only, surfactant. It is so mild that it typically does not require blending with any of the mildness additives although they can be used. Decyl glucoside is EcoCert approved for certified organic formulations. A Sulfate free surfactant.

Want to rid your formulations of irritating sodium lauryl sufate (SLS)? Do you want cleansing foam, and performance, but want a truly green product is 100% biodegradeable? Try decyl glucoside today!

Due to its mildness and great foaming properties, Decyl Glucoside is recommended as a primary or co-surfactant.

Clean! No solvents or hydrotypes. Sugar based – from renewable resources.

Benefits of decyl glucoside:

Decyl Glucoside is one of the mildest and gentlest surfactants available for use on the skin. It is free of harmful ingredients, non-allergic, and non-irritating, making it ideal for usage in a variety of beauty and personal care products. Let’s look at some of the advantages of Decyl Glucoside.

1. Decyl Glucoside is a surfactant that improves a product’s capacity to moisten surfaces and build a long-lasting, stable lather, making it ideal for shampoos, conditioners, mousses, and hair colourants.

2. This plant-derived ingredient is soft and mild on all types of hair.

3. Your scalp will not be irritated. It is often utilised in anti-dandruff shampoos since it is easily absorbed into the skin and hydrates your scalp.

4. It also aids in the retention of your scalp’s moisture balance and the maintenance of a good pH balance, reducing dry, itchy scalp and promoting scalp health.

5. Its anti-inflammatory properties assist to soothe inflamed and dry scalps, reducing the risk of dandruff.

6. It’s good for shampoos, conditioners, and mousses because of its strong foaming capacity and moisture-retaining ability.

Latin Name
Decyl glucoside

Cas Number
54549-25-6

Appearance
Semi-viscous liquid

Colour
Colourless to pale yellow
Texture
Slippery

Absorption rate
Fast

Origin
Vegetable and Fruit Sugars

Recommended Usage Level
10% – 20% (Face Wash)
15% – 30% (Shower Gel / Bath Foam / Shampoo)

Maximum Usage Level
40%

Active surfactant matter
51%

Stable in PH range
11-12

Solubility
Water soluble

Grade
Cosmetics grade

Substitution Caprylyl/Capryl

Country of origin
USA

How to use
Blend with other surfactants to produce a foaming product with skin cleansing abilities. Works excellently blended with Cocamidipropyl betaine.

Works well with
It’s compatible with a wide range of different surfactants. To make a thicker mixture, it’s frequently used with natural polymers like xanthan gum and carrageenan gum. It produces a smoother consistency when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine or soy.

Doesn’t work with
When coupled with methylene bis-benzotriazolyl (MBBT), it has been found to induce irritation. Decyl-glucoside should not be used by people who have a known allergy to alkyl glucosides or coconut.
Products to Use in
Shower Gel
Shampoo
Face Wash
Bath Foam

Packaging: Our water/Liquid based ingredients are bottled in plastics avoid spillage.

Recommended Storage: Our water/Liquid based ingredients should be stored in cool temperatures away from direct sunlight and moisture in an airtight container.

DISCLAIMER:
– DAKITZ NATURAL PRODUCTS are for cosmetic, personal care formulations and are meant for external use only unless otherwise STATED. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Kindly note that you are responsible for researching, testing, and understanding ingredients before buying. – We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating.