Myristyl Glucoside
AKA “Myristyl D-glucoside, Tetradecyl D-glucopyranoside, Tetradecyl D-glucoside, Myristyl D-glucopyranoside, 33508-66-6, D-Glucopyranoside, tetradecyl, 6AK28695LF, tetradecyl beta-d-glucoside, Myristyl glucoside [INCI]
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Myristyl glucoside
AKA: Myristyl D-glucoside, Tetradecyl D-glucopyranoside, Tetradecyl D-glucoside, Myristyl D-glucopyranoside, 33508-66-6, D-Glucopyranoside, Tetradecyl, 6AK28695LF, Tetradecyl beta-d-glucoside, Myristyl glucoside [INCI]
Ingredient · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
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...Myristyl Glucoside...
Formula
C20H40O6
Mol. Weight
376.50
CAS #
33508-66-6
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.
Strengthens Barrier
Removes dirt and impurities
Traditional Use
A synthetic sugar-derived surfactant developed in recent decades as a gentle, biodegradable cleansing agent. Created to provide mild emulsification and cleansing properties with reduced environmental impact compared to petrochemical surfactants.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Decyltetradecyl Cetearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Decyltetradecyl Ethylhexanoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Dioctadecanyl Ditetradecyloctadecanoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Myristyl Glucoside
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Tetradecyleicosyl Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Tetradecyloctadecyl Behenate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Tetradecyloctadecyl Hexyldecanoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Tetradecyloctadecyl Myristate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Tetradecyloctadecyl Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Tetradecylpropionates
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Myristyl Glucoside
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR