Alkyl Polyglycoside APG0810 is a high-performance non-ionic surfactant derived entirely from renewable raw materials. It is synthesized via the glycosidation reaction between natural glucose (extracted from starch-rich crops like corn and potatoes) and C8–C10 fatty alcohols (derived from plant oils). At room temperature, it exists as a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid or paste, featuring excellent water solubility and no cloud point, which means its performance will not be affected by temperature changes within a wide range.

APG0810 combines the advantages of both non-ionic and anionic surfactants: it has high surface activity, strong detergency, and excellent foaming ability, while maintaining outstanding mildness and biodegradability. Its biodegradation rate exceeds 98%, meeting the strictest environmental standards worldwide. In addition, it has good compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants, and can maintain stable performance under acidic, alkaline, and high-salt conditions, making it an ideal green surfactant for various formulations.

Core Properties

Exceptional mildness and low irritation

It has minimal irritation to the skin and eyes, far lower than traditional surfactants such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). It does not disrupt the skin's natural lipid barrier, making it suitable for sensitive skin, baby care products, and other mild formulation scenarios.

Strong cleaning and foaming performance

It can effectively emulsify grease, disperse particulate dirt, and produce rich, fine, and stable foam. The foam has a creamy texture and is easy to rinse off without leaving residues on the skin or fabric surfaces.

Excellent environmental friendliness

As a bio-based surfactant, it is readily biodegradable and does not accumulate in water bodies or soil, posing no harm to aquatic organisms and the ecological environment.

Wide compatibility and stability

It can be compounded with most common surfactants, humectants, preservatives, and functional additives without causing formula turbidity, stratification, or performance degradation. It also has good resistance to hard water, eliminating the need for additional water softeners in formulations.

Main Applications

1. Personal Care Products

Facial cleansers and body washes: APG0810 serves as a core mild cleansing ingredient, capable of removing dirt and excess oil while keeping the skin hydrated and non-tight. It is widely used in amino acid facial cleansers, sensitive skin body washes, and baby bath products, with a recommended dosage of 2%–20%.

Shampoos and hair conditioners: It acts as a mild cleansing and conditioning auxiliary, reducing scalp irritation caused by traditional surfactants, alleviating dryness and itching, and improving hair combability and luster. It is especially suitable for dry, damaged hair care formulations, with a recommended dosage of 3%–15%.

Oral care products: Added to toothpastes and mouthwashes as a foaming agent and cleaning aid, it can enhance the cleaning effect on teeth and oral mucosa, with low irritation to the oral cavity, and is compatible with fluoride and other active ingredients, with a recommended dosage of 1%–5%.

2. Household Cleaning Products

Dishwashing liquids: It has strong emulsifying ability for kitchen grease, can effectively remove food residues on tableware, and is gentle on hands, reducing dryness and roughness caused by long-term contact with detergents. It is often compounded with AES to balance cleaning power and mildness, with a recommended dosage of 5%–30%.

Laundry detergents: Used in both liquid and powder laundry detergents, it improves the detergency of the product, especially for oil-based stains on clothes, and is suitable for washing delicate fabrics such as silk, wool, and baby clothes without damaging the fiber structure, with a recommended dosage of 5%–25%.

Household all-purpose cleaners: Added to cleaners for kitchen stoves, furniture, and glass surfaces, it has good wetting and dispersing properties, can quickly penetrate and decompose dirt, and is non-corrosive to most hard surfaces, leaving no streaks after cleaning, with a recommended dosage of 3%–20%.

3. Industrial Applications

Textile industry: Used as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent in textile pre-treatment processes (desizing, scouring, bleaching), it can remove grease and wax from fibers, improve the uniformity of subsequent dyeing and finishing, and reduce the damage of chemicals to fibers, with a recommended dosage of 1%–10%.

Agricultural formulations: Serves as a pesticide adjuvant, improving the wetting and spreading ability of pesticides on crop surfaces, enhancing the adhesion of pesticide droplets, and thus improving the efficacy of pesticides. It is environmentally friendly and harmless to crops, with a recommended dosage of 0.5%–5%.

Metal processing industry: Added to metal cleaning fluids as a mild surfactant, it can remove oil stains and metal debris on the metal surface without corroding the metal substrate, and is suitable for cleaning precision instruments and electronic components, with a recommended dosage of 2%–15%.

Storage and Safety

Storage conditions: Store APG0810 in a sealed plastic or stainless steel container, placed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated environment, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures (avoid storage above 40°C). Keep it away from strong acids, strong bases, and oxidants to prevent product deterioration. Under proper storage conditions, its shelf life is usually 12–24 months.

Safety instructions: APG0810 is not classified as a hazardous chemical. It has low irritation to the skin and eyes under normal usage concentrations. During the operation of high-concentration products, it is recommended to wear protective gloves and goggles to avoid direct contact with the eyes and skin. If it accidentally gets into the eyes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water.