Decyl Glucoside

Decyl glucoside is a versatile, plant-based surfactant that is produced from coconuts and cornstarch.

The carbon chain length used to make Decyl glucoside is 60% C8-C10 and 40% C12-C14. By reacting decyl alcohol with cyclic glucose, this substance is drawn out of sugars and fatty acids by a process known as esterification.

With a viscosity level of 1000-2500 (mPa•s, 20℃), Decyl glucoside produces the fastest, wealthiest foam, but the foam also disappears quickly as compared to other Glucosides.

Its low viscosity also enhances the fluidity of your formulation.

Decyl glucoside is a great addition to products that require rich and dense foams, such as:

Shampoos

Conditioners

Shower gels

Bath oils

Dermatological liquid soaps

Hair colors

Hair straightening products

Apart from its excellent foaming abilities, Decyl glucoside helps skin and hair retain moisture and keeps them healthy.

It also works very well with Cocamidopropyl betaine, which is an amphoteric surfactant with antistatic properties for hair care formulations.

According to the Cosmetics Ingredient Review, Decyl glucoside is safe for use in almost all topical applications or products, specifically in soaps, bubble baths, body washes, and detergents.

Regardless of what kind of product you want to try, Decyl glucoside has a good safety profile for all skin types and is 100% biodegradable - the perfect congenial ingredient to add to your creations if you are concerned about health, wellness, and the environment.