AKA: 54549-27-8, Hexadecyl D-glucopyranoside, Cetyl glucoside, (3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-2-hexadecoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, 4, 5-triol, PAEMERHSTIDLSE-VEIQOZLZSA-N
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
hexadecyl D-glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as 54549-27-8. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
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.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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