Arachidyl Glucoside

AKA: Eicosyl beta-glucoside, D-Glucoside, Eicosyl, Arachidyl glucoside [INCI], Beta-D-Glucopyranoside, EICOSYL .BETA.-GLUCOSIDE, .BETA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, EICOSYL
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols and glucose, typically sourced from coconut or palm oils and corn. Synthesized through glycosidic bonding between arachidyl alcohol and glucose molecules via chemical esterification.
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...Arachidyl Glucoside...
Formula
C26H52O6
Mol. Weight
460.70
CAS #
144982-05-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.08–0.6%
Rinse-off0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR