C12-18 Alkyl Glucoside

C12-18 Alkyl Glucoside molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dodecyl glucoside
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from C12-18 fatty alcohols (typically from coconut or palm oil) and glucose, a simple sugar. Synthesized through condensation reaction between the alcohols and glucose under catalytic conditions.
C12-18 Alkyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of C12-18 alcohols with glucose
CAS #
68391-05-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Keeps product blended
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · 2011 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR