Myristyl Glucoside

AKA: Myristyl D-glucoside, Tetradecyl D-glucopyranoside, Tetradecyl D-glucoside, Myristyl D-glucopyranoside, 33508-66-6, D-Glucopyranoside, Tetradecyl, Tetradecyl beta-d-glucoside, Myristyl glucoside [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the 19 alkyl glucosides listed below are safe in the present practices of use and concentrations when formulated to be nonirritating...Myristyl Glucoside...
Formula
C20H40O6
Mol. Weight
376.50
CAS #
33508-66-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Strengthens Barrier
Removes dirt and impurities
Traditional Use
A synthetic sugar-derived surfactant developed in recent decades as a gentle, biodegradable cleansing agent. Created to provide mild emulsification and cleansing properties with reduced environmental impact compared to petrochemical surfactants.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
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