What are Alkyl Polyglucosides CAS 161074-97-1?

Alkyl Polyglucosides are nonionic surfactants made from renewable glucose and fatty alcohols. CAS 161074-97-1 identifies the C8-C10 alkyl glycoside grade, which is also called Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside.

What are the main uses of C8-C10 Alkyl Polyglucosides?

They are used in sulfate-free and mild personal-care products, hard-surface cleaners, degreasers, bottle washing and industrial cleaning formulations. The C8-C10 grade is also useful as a wetting agent and hydrotrope in high-alkaline systems.

Why are Alkyl Polyglucosides considered a mild and greener surfactant?

They are derived from glucose and fatty alcohols, offer good skin mildness and are readily biodegradable. This makes them suitable for sensitive-skin products and for formulators seeking naturally derived alternatives to conventional surfactants.

Which specifications should be checked for C8-C10 Alkyl Polyglucosides?

Check active matter, pH, free fatty alcohol, residual glucose, degree of polymerization, color, viscosity and foam behavior. Confirm the alkyl-chain distribution because C8-C10 APG differs from longer-chain grades in wetting and solubility.

Alkyl Polyglucosides CAS 161074-97-1

Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside), CAS 161074-97-1, are mild nonionic surfactants supplied for personal-care, home-care and industrial cleaning applications. Confirm the required grade, then request a quotation with COA/TDS/SDS for bulk supply.

CAS: 161074-97-1
Synonyms: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, C8-10 Alkyl Glucoside, Decyl Octyl Glycosides
Einecs: 500-220-1
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₆
Grade: Cosmetic / home care / industrial cleaning grade
Package: 200 kg HDPE drum or 1000 kg IBC tote; other packing on request

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Product Description

Alkyl Polyglucosides, CAS 161074-97-1, commonly abbreviated APG, are nonionic surfactants made from renewable glucose and C8-C10 fatty alcohols; the EC/EINECS number is 500-220-1.

Synonyms: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside; C8-10 Alkyl Glucoside; Decyl Octyl Glycosides.

CAS: 161074-97-1.

Molecular formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₆.

EC number: 500-220-1.

It is a pale-yellow to yellow clear liquid; the active matter is typically about 50–52% w/w.

A 10% aqueous solution at 20 °C has a pH of about 11.5–12.5; the density at 20 °C is about 1.15 g/mL and the viscosity about 200–600 mPa·s.

It is completely soluble in water, produces rich, fine and stable foam, and is readily biodegradable.

It is used as a sulfate-free, low-irritation surfactant in shampoos, body wash, facial cleansers, hand soaps and sensitive-skin products.

It is also used in hard-surface cleaners, degreasers, bottle washing and industrial or institutional cleaning formulations.

It acts as a wetting agent and hydrotrope in high-alkaline systems and as a co-surfactant to improve foam quality and reduce irritation.

The C8-C10 grade differs from longer-chain APG grades in wetting and solubility; confirm the alkyl-chain distribution and degree of polymerization.

Confirm active matter, pH, free fatty alcohol, residual glucose, degree of polymerization, color, viscosity and foam behavior.

Store in tightly closed drums or IBCs at 5–40 °C in a dry, ventilated area away from direct sunlight and strong oxidizers; use standard liquid-chemical handling and suitable PPE.

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FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
What are Alkyl Polyglucosides CAS 161074-97-1?

A: Alkyl Polyglucosides are nonionic surfactants made from renewable glucose and fatty alcohols. CAS 161074-97-1 identifies the C8-C10 alkyl glycoside grade, which is also called Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside.
Q:
What are the main uses of C8-C10 Alkyl Polyglucosides?

A: They are used in sulfate-free and mild personal-care products, hard-surface cleaners, degreasers, bottle washing and industrial cleaning formulations. The C8-C10 grade is also useful as a wetting agent and hydrotrope in high-alkaline systems.
Q:
Why are Alkyl Polyglucosides considered a mild and greener surfactant?

A: They are derived from glucose and fatty alcohols, offer good skin mildness and are readily biodegradable. This makes them suitable for sensitive-skin products and for formulators seeking naturally derived alternatives to conventional surfactants.
Q:
Which specifications should be checked for C8-C10 Alkyl Polyglucosides?

A: Check active matter, pH, free fatty alcohol, residual glucose, degree of polymerization, color, viscosity and foam behavior. Confirm the alkyl-chain distribution because C8-C10 APG differs from longer-chain grades in wetting and solubility.
Q:
How should Alkyl Polyglucosides be stored and handled?

A: Store the liquid in tightly closed drums or IBCs in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and strong oxidizers. Use standard liquid-chemical handling procedures and appropriate PPE during transfer.

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