Octyl Glucoside

Description

Octyl Glucoside is a gentle, non-ionic surfactant and multifunctional cleansing agent derived from renewable plant-based resources through the reaction of natural glucose, typically obtained from corn starch, with fatty alcohols sourced from coconut or palm kernel oil. Recognized for its excellent balance of cleansing efficiency and mildness, it is widely used in cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, and household formulations where effective cleansing is required without causing excessive irritation or dryness. Octyl Glucoside possesses outstanding surface-active properties that enable it to reduce surface tension, emulsify oils, solubilize fragrances and active ingredients, enhance wetting, and generate a rich, stable foam, making it an essential ingredient in a broad range of rinse-off and leave-on products. Unlike many conventional surfactants, it effectively removes dirt, sebum, makeup residues, environmental pollutants, and other impurities while helping to preserve the skin’s natural protective barrier, thereby reducing the likelihood of irritation and moisture loss. Its exceptional dermatological compatibility makes it particularly suitable for sensitive skin, baby care products, facial cleansers, intimate hygiene products, and formulations intended for frequent use.

In addition to its cleansing capabilities, Octyl Glucoside serves as an effective co-surfactant that improves the performance, stability, and sensory characteristics of formulations by enhancing foam quality, supporting emulsification systems, and increasing the compatibility of different ingredients within a product. It is highly compatible with anionic, cationic, amphoteric, and other non-ionic surfactants, allowing formulators to create balanced cleansing systems with improved mildness and performance. Due to its natural origin, readily biodegradable nature, and favorable environmental profile, Octyl Glucoside is frequently incorporated into eco-friendly, sustainable, and naturally derived cosmetic products. It remains effective across a wide pH range and demonstrates excellent formulation versatility. Its combination of gentle cleansing action, superior foaming properties, environmental acceptability, and formulation flexibility has established Octyl Glucoside as one of the most widely respected and commonly used sugar-based surfactants in modern cosmetic and personal care product development.

Benefits of Octyl Glucoside

• Gently cleanses the skin and hair by effectively removing dirt, excess oil, makeup residues, and environmental impurities without causing excessive dryness.
• Helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance, leaving the skin feeling soft, smooth, and comfortable after cleansing.
• Provides excellent foaming performance, creating a rich and pleasant lather that enhances the user experience.
• Suitable for sensitive skin and delicate scalp conditions due to its mild cleansing action and low irritation potential.
• Supports healthier-looking skin by cleansing without disrupting the skin’s natural protective barrier.
• Acts as a solubilizer, helping fragrances, essential oils, and certain active ingredients disperse more effectively in water-based formulations.
• Contributes to softer, cleaner, and more manageable hair without excessive stripping of natural oils.
• Helps reduce the harshness of stronger surfactants when incorporated into blended cleansing systems.
• Suitable for daily-use products due to its gentle and non-aggressive cleansing profile.
• Helps create clear, aesthetically pleasing formulations with improved texture and performance.
• Offers excellent formulation flexibility, allowing manufacturers to develop mild, high-performance cleansing products for a variety of skin and hair care applications.

INCI Name: Octyl Glucoside

CAS Number: 68515-73-1

Classification: Naturally Derived (ND)

Source: Glucose derived from renewable starch sources such as corn, wheat, or potatoes, combined with vegetable-derived fatty alcohols obtained from coconut or palm kernel oil.

Country of Origin: USA

Packaging: Our Oils are packaged in airtight plastic containers (Bottles) to avoid spillage.

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