C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside

C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Non-ionic surfactant
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
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.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR