Alkyl Polyglucoside

• Derived from: Coconut
• Pronunciation: \ ˈal-kəl \ˈpä-lēˈglü-kə-ˌsīd \
• Type: Naturally-derived
• Other names: APG, Sparteine or Triton

What Is Alkyl Polyglucoside?

Alkyl polyglucoside is a biodegradable ingredient derived from plant starch and fatty alcohol from coconuts.[1,2] It is also known as APG, Sparteine, or Triton.[3,4] It is a surfactant and can often be found in personal care products, laundry products, bathroom cleaners, and other cleaning products.[5,6]

How Is Alkyl Polyglucoside Made?

Alkyl polyglucoside is typically made by reacting a fatty alcohol with a sugar using an acid as a catalyst.[8]

Is Alkyl Polyglucoside Natural?

Alkyl polyglucoside is a biodegradable ingredient that is growing in popularity due to its favorable environmental profile.[9] Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care and cleaning product quality standards.[10,11]

What Does Alkyl Polyglucoside Do in Puracy Products?

This surfactant ingredient is useful in products that need stable foam, low streaking, and no filmy residue.[7]

Sources

^[1] Dermatitis.
^[2] Sułek, Marian Włodzimierz et al. “Alkyl Polyglucosides as Components of Water Based Lubricants.” Journal of Surfactants and Detergents 16.3 (2013): 369–375. PMC. Web. 6 June 2018.
^[3] U.S. National Library of Medicine
^[4]Dow.
^[5] Environmental Working Group
^[6]Messinger, H. et al., “Investigations on the effects of alkyl polyglucosides on development and fertility.” Food Chem Toxicol. 2007 Aug;45(8):1375-82. Epub 2007 Feb 6.
^[7] Dow.
^[8] Google Patents.
^[9]PR Newswire.
^[10] Whole Foods Market
^[11] Whole Foods Market