Methyl Gluceth-10

AKA: 68239-42-9, 2-[[(2R, 6R)-3, 4, 5-tris(2-hydroxyethoxy)-6-methoxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]ethanol, Methyl 2, 3, 6-tetrakis-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)hexopyranoside

Synthetic

Humectant

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)

Effective at 3.5%

Formula

C15H30O10

Mol. Weight

370.39

CAS #

68239-42-9

Form

Liquid

Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Moisturising

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic humectant created for cosmetic formulations. Designed to improve water binding and skin hydration while maintaining product stability.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Mild Irritant

Concentration Guide

1.0%

6.0%

0%8%

Reported use

CIR reported use: 1-5 | 2-6

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR