Decyl Glucoside
AKA “58846-77-8, Decyl beta-D-glucopyranoside, Decyl beta-D-glucoside, Z17H97EA6Y, DTXSID2041208, PLANTACARE 818, AVANEL DG 70, ORAMIX NS 10, PLANTAREN PS 100
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Decyl glucoside
AKA: 58846-77-8, Decyl beta-D-glucopyranoside, Decyl beta-D-glucoside, Z17H97EA6Y, DTXSID2041208, PLANTACARE 818, AVANEL DG 70, ORAMIX NS 10, PLANTAREN PS 100
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the 19 alkyl glucosides listed below are safe in the present practices of use and concentrations when formulated to be nonirritating...Decyl Glucoside...
Formula
C16H32O6
Mol. Weight
320.42
CAS #
54549-25-6, 58846-77-8, 141464-42-8, 68515-73-1
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Surfactant
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
This is the CAS number for Phenoxyethanol, a synthetic preservative developed in the mid-20th century to replace less stable natural preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
EWG
2
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR