BASF
manufacturer
Ingredient Profile
Nonionic sugar-derived surfactant for mild cleansing, foam, wetting, and detergency.
INCI Name: Alkyl Polyglucoside
CAS Number: 68515-73-1
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: N/A
Ionic Type: Nonionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: APG
Alkyl Polyglucoside is an industrial ingredient used for nonionic surfactant for cleansing, wetting, detergency, and foam support. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Alkyl Polyglucoside is used in practical industrial formulations where nonionic surfactant for cleansing, wetting, detergency, and foam support. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 1-20% as supplied depending on active matter.
Solubility: Water soluble/dispersible
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Nonionic surfactant for cleansing, wetting, detergency, and foam support.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Active Matter | 30 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Ionic Character | Nonionic | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Amphoteric Surfactants
status: compatible | Often used to modify foam, mildness, and viscosity response.
Nonionic Surfactants
status: compatible | Common in mixed surfactant systems; verify cloud point and phase behavior.
Strong Acids
status: avoid | Avoid extreme pH unless supplier stability data supports the system.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Concentrated APG solutions can irritate eyes and skin; verify supplier SDS/TDS and preservation needs.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.