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C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside
AKA “Non-ionic surfactant, Alkyl glucoside”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
C10-16 alkyl glucoside
AKA: Non-ionic surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of C10-16 alcohols with glucose
CAS #
383178-66-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant derived from glucose and fatty alcohols, developed in the late 20th century. Created as a gentle, biodegradable alternative to harsh synthetic surfactants in cleansing products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Alkyl Glucosides.
Alfalah M, Loranger C, Sasseville D
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2017
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Alkyl Glucosides.
Alfalah M, Loranger C, Sasseville D
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2017
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Alkyl Glucosides.
Alfalah M, Loranger C, Sasseville D
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2017
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Patch testing with alkyl glucosides: Concomitant reactions are common but not ubiquitous.
Bhoyrul B, Solman L, Kirk S, Orton D, Wilkinson M
Contact dermatitis, 2019
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Patch testing with alkyl glucosides: Concomitant reactions are common but not ubiquitous.
Bhoyrul B, Solman L, Kirk S, Orton D, Wilkinson M
Contact dermatitis, 2019
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Patch testing with alkyl glucosides: Concomitant reactions are common but not ubiquitous.
Bhoyrul B, Solman L, Kirk S, Orton D, Wilkinson M
Contact dermatitis, 2019
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Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Interleukin-1 production after treatment with non-ionic surfactants in a murine keratinocytes cell line.
Corsini E, Marinovich M, Marabini L, Chiesara E, Galli CL
Toxicology in vitro : an international journal published in association with BIBRA, 1994
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C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C12-18 Alkyl Glucoside
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C20-22 Alkyl Glucoside
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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C12-18 Alkyl Glucoside
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Structure and rheology of semisolid o/w creams containing cetyl alcohol/non-ionic surfactant mixed emulsifier and different polymers.
Ribeiro HM, Morais JA, Eccleston GM
International journal of cosmetic science, 2004
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR