C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside

C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols and glucose, members of the alkyl glucoside chemical family. Synthesized through glycosidic bonding of long-chain alcohols with glucose molecules via catalytic condensation.
C12 20 Alkyl Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.2–1%
Rinse-off0.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR