Name

Decyl Glucoside

Generally safe as used

Description

A mild, non-ionic surfactant derived from glucose and coconut oil.

Benefits

Gentle on the skin, suitable for sensitive skin types, biodegradable.

Considerations

Low irritation potential, though can cause dryness if overused.

Synonyms

Decyl glucoside (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(Decyloxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-3,4,5-triol Decyl D-glucopyranoside Decyl D-glucoside D-Glucopyranoside, decyl 1-decyl-D-glucopyranoside (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(Decyloxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)-tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-3,4,5-triol Capryl glycoside Caprylyl glycoside decyl glucopyranoside C16H32O6 n-decyl-d-glucopyranoside D-Glucose decyl octyl ether Decyl polyglucose

Research Sources

https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/decylg122011FRx.pdf https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3033856

Summary

Generally safe as used.