octadecyl D-glucoside

AKA: Stearyl glucoside, Stearyl beta-D-glucopyranoside, D-Glucopyranoside, STEARYL .BETA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE

Synthetic

Cleanser

Clean

octadecyl D-glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as stearyl glucoside. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

Formula

C24H48O6

Mol. Weight

432.60

CAS #

27836-65-3

Form

Liquid

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.

Traditional Use

Semi-synthetic ingredient combining octadecyl alcohol with a glucose moiety. Developed as a gentle, naturally-derived surfactant for cleansers and body care products.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

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

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR