Capryl glucoside - Hexyl glucoside

The origins of hexyl glucoside and capryl glucoside 
Hexyl glucoside can be found in nature in citrus fruits and certain apple species. In industrial applications it is used as a nonionic surfactant. Capryl glucose on the other hand is a glucose alkyl ether derived from coconuts. Both surfactants are made from renewable raw materials and consequently are green alternatives to traditional nonionic surfactants.

Wide range of applications for alkyl polyglycosides 
Both hexyl and capryl glucoside are alkyl polyglycosides surfactants that offer superior wetting properties and a low surface tension. Because of their natural origin and biodegradable nature, hexyl glucoside and capryl glucoside offer great skin compatibility profiles. They also lead to rich and stable foam. As such, they are well-suited as surfactants for personal care products and cosmetics for even the most sensitive skin types. Additionally, hexyl glucoside and capryl glucoside can be used as an additive in the formulation for laundry detergents, body wash, hand sanitizer and more. An alkyl polyglycoside such as capryl glucoside is also an effective surfactant for industrial cleaning agents, thanks to its excellent detergency and compatibility with other types of surfactants.

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