octadecyl D-glucoside
AKA “stearyl glucoside, Stearyl beta-D-glucopyranoside, D-Glucopyranoside, octadecyl, 880752Z9EG, UNII-880752Z9EG, 5179HG42MB, STEARYL .BETA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, DTXSID201018260, EINECS 248-686-2
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Octadecyl d-glucoside
AKA: Stearyl glucoside, Stearyl beta-D-glucopyranoside, D-Glucopyranoside, 880752Z9EG, UNII-880752Z9EG, 5179HG42MB, STEARYL .BETA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, DTXSID201018260, EINECS 248-686-2
Ingredient · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
octadecyl D-glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as stearyl glucoside. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Formula
C24H48O6
Mol. Weight
432.60
CAS #
27836-65-3
Form
Liquid
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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.
Traditional Use
Semi-synthetic ingredient combining octadecyl alcohol with a glucose moiety. Developed as a gentle, naturally-derived surfactant for cleansers and body care products.
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
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR