Alkyl Polyglucoside (APG)
CAS Number: 110615-47-9
Alkyl Polyglucoside (APG) is a non-ionic biosurfactant synthesized from fatty alcohol and glucose through Fischer glycosylation, yielding an inherently mild, biodegradable, and multi-EO-free surfactant. APG delivers excellent foaming, emulsification, and skin compatibility across a wide pH range, and is fully compatible with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants. The two primary commercial grades are APG 0810 (C8/C10 fatty chain, highest foam, lowest viscosity) and APG 1214 (C12/C14 fatty chain, superior detergency and mildness).
Technical Specifications
| Appearance | Clear to slightly hazy colorless-to-yellow liquid |
| Cloud Point | None (no EO chain) |
| Active Content | 50–55% (APG 0810); 50–53% (APG 1214) |
| pH (10% solution) | 11.0–12.5 |
| Degree of Polymerization (DP) | 1.3–1.6 |
Applications
- Natural and ECO-certified shampoos and body washes
- Dishwashing liquids and household cleaners
- Industrial degreasers and hard surface cleaners
- Agricultural adjuvants and wettable powder formulations
- Oilfield and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) surfactant systems
Key Features
- APG biosurfactant is EO-free and palm-oil-free — meets Ecocert, COSMOS, and NATRUE standards
- Exceptional mildness with Zein number comparable to baby shampoo benchmarks
- Synergistic foam boosting effect when co-formulated with SLES or CAPB
- Stable across pH 3–12 — suitable for acidic toilet bowl cleaners and alkaline degreasers alike
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