Surfactants
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside
Its shorter alkyl range can help disperse oils and fragrances while adding foam, making it useful in clear washes, mists, and cleansing blends.
- INCI
- CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE
- CAS
- 68515-73-1
- Also known as
- caprylyl/capryl polyglucoside · C8-10 glucoside
- Function
- Surfactants
Ingredient answer
What is Caprylyl/capryl glucoside?
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside is a short-chain nonionic alkyl polyglucoside used for cleansing, wetting, and solubilization support.
Formulation behavior
How it works inside a formula
Screen the oil-to-surfactant ratio and verify active matter, clarity, foam, pH, viscosity, preservation, and temperature stability.
Where it appears
Common product contexts
- facial cleansers
- shampoos
- body washes and bars
Practical caution
What to keep in view
Evaluate total active surfactant matter, blend mildness, viscosity response, pH, and rinse profile.
Take the ingredient into a working formula.
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