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Decyl Glucoside

Decyl glucoside

Safety Notes

Very mild nonionic surfactant; excellent tolerance; COSMOS-permitted; APG (alkyl polyglucoside) class; no ethylene oxide in synthesis (unlike SLES); suitable for baby and sensitive skin

Function & Common Use

Function

Surfactant (Nonionic) / Cleansing

Category

Surfactant

Common In

Baby care cleansers sensitive skin cleansers natural products

Origin

Vegetable (coconut/corn)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Format restriction: Rinse-off

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decyl Glucoside safe to use in skincare?

Decyl Glucoside has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Very mild nonionic surfactant; excellent tolerance; COSMOS-permitted; APG (alkyl polyglucoside) class; no ethylene oxide in synthesis (unlike SLES); suitable for baby and sensitive skin

Is Decyl Glucoside allowed in India?

Decyl Glucoside is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Decyl Glucoside used for in cosmetics?

Decyl Glucoside functions as: Surfactant (Nonionic) / Cleansing. It is commonly found in: Baby care cleansers sensitive skin cleansers natural products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS68515-73-1
ECN/A

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