Common Name(s): Alkyl glucoside apg,cosmos natural sugar surfactant,mild plant-derived
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides cosmos alkyl glucoside mild cleansing.
Why It's Used: Natural cosmos apg โ alkyl glucosides combine plant fatty alcohol and glucose via acid-catalysed glycosylation for 100% plant-derived mild surfactants accepted in all certified natural standards.
How It Works: Fatty alcohol + glucose โ o-glucoside (apg). cosmos from plant sources. ph stable 3-12: glucoside bond stability. 100% biodegradable. ultra-mild: low zein. no skin sensitisation. natural.
Typically Found In: Cosmos natural cleansers,baby products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Apg ph stability from glucoside bond: unlike sulfate and carboxylate ester surfactants that hydrolyse at extreme ph, the o-glycoside bond in apgs is stable from ph 3-12 โ the same chemical stability that enables biological glycolipids and glycoproteins to function across biological ph ranges. this exceptional stability allows apgs to be used in low-ph aha formulations and high-ph alkaline cleansers where other surfactants degrade.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,alkyl polyglucoside cosmos review