The Basics On Decyl Glucoside
What is Decyl Glucoside?
Used as a gentle detergent cleansing agent.
What are other names for Decyl Glucoside?
B-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, DECYL-, D-GLUCOSIDE, DECYL, DECYL D-GLUCOSIDE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, DECYL- B-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, DECYL-B -D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, and GLUCOSIDE, DECYL
What is Decyl Glucoside used for?
Decyl glucoside is a mild non-ionic surfactant made from coconut oil and glucose. It is often used as a cleansing agent. It is very mild and can be used on sensitive skin and in baby products. It possesses good emollient and moisture-binding properties. Due to its gentle properties, Decyl glucoside has been used in various skin care products such as facial cleanser, body wash, shampoo, liquid hand soap, hair dye, self-tanner, exfoliant and bubble bath.
How Decyl Glucoside is classified
Cleansing Agents
Recommendations for using Decyl Glucoside during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Decyl Glucoside During Pregnancy
What we know about using Decyl Glucoside while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Decyl Glucoside from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Decyl Glucoside
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Fiume M, Heldreth B, Bergfeld W, et al. Safety assessment of decyl glucoside and other alkyl glucosides as used in cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2013;32(5 Suppl):22S-48S. [PubMed]
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