Name

Butyl Glucoside

Generally safe as used

Description

A gentle surfactant derived from glucose, used in cleansing products.

Benefits

Mild cleansing, suitable for sensitive skin, biodegradable.

Considerations

Low irritation potential, but may cause dryness if overused.

Synonyms

Butyl beta-D-glucopyranoside Butyl b-D-glucopyranoside (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-butoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol BUTYL-BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE Beta-D-Glucopyranoside, Butyl Butyl .beta.-D-glucopyranoside butyl glucoside .beta.-D-Glucopyranoside, butyl n-butyl beta-D-glucopyranoside N-BUTYL-.BETA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE BUTYL .BETA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, (-)-

Research Sources

https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/decylg122011FRx.pdf https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/111068#section=Depositor-Supplied-Synonyms

Summary

Generally safe as used.

Where Knowledge Grows