C20-22 Alkyl Glucoside

C20-22 Alkyl Glucoside molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from long-chain alcohols (C20-C22) and glucose, typically sourced from coconut or palm oils. Produced through acid-catalyzed condensation reaction between the alcohols and glucose to form alkyl glycosides.
C20-22 Alkyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of C20-22 alcohols with glucose.
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
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.
Holds Formula Together
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Holds ingredients together
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
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