Emulsifiers & Surfactants
Glucoside 818UP is a C8-C14 non-ionic, easily biodegradable, low irritating multipurpose surfactant. The product is a cloudy, slightly viscous solution of C8-C16 fatty alcohol glycoside. Glucoside 818UP belongs to the family of Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG’s) and manufactured from renewable sources.
Glucoside 818UP is listed on ECOCERT and it is specifically designed to help formulators develop naturally oriented formulations.
Glucoside 818UP can be used as primary and co-surfactants for several applications.
Applications
Glucoside 818UP is a non-ionic surfactant with a balanced combination regarding the foam volume and the excellent dermatological properties. Therefore it is suitable for use as a base surfactant or a co-surfactant in cosmetic cleansing preparations.
Glucoside 818UP exhibits excellent caustic stability and solubility in caustic and saline solutions. Due to its good wetting and dispersing properties Glucoside 818UP can be used for caustic, neutral and acidic hard surface cleaning for the household and institutional sector.
Glucoside 818UP shows excellent solubilizing properties in highly concentrated surfactant solutions also in the presence of salt and alkalis.
Shelf Life
Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life is 12 months.
Health & Safety
Detailed information on the product described can be found in our relevant Health and Safety Information (Material Safety Data Sheet).
The percentage of use depends on the formula, on which other surfactants are present in the detergent and on their quantity. As a guideline, if used as a primary surfactant, it can reach 20-25% (always calculating the final SAL of the product based on the other surfactants in the formula), as an auxiliary instead up to 10%.
When used as a primary, it is necessary to gel the aqueous phase with a thickening rubber or polymer. If used as a secondary, unlike Lauryl Glucoside which tends to thicken, it could slightly decrease the viscosity of the finished product.
Coco Glucoside is soluble in water and surfactant solutions. It is stable over a wide pH range.
At low temperatures a certain turbidity may occur which does not compromise the functionality of the product and is resolved by heating slightly.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat.
Dosage level
Recommended concentration
2.0 – 25% as surfactant
Solubility
Water Soluble
| Appearance | Hazy, pale yellow liquid |
| Active content (%) | 50 min. |
| pH (10% aq. sol.) | 11.5 – 12.5 |
| HLB | 12 |
| Viscosity (mPa.s 40°C) | 2000 - 8000 |
| Preservative | None |
Benefits
Mild
Soluble in highly alkaline solutions
Readily biodegradable
Good detergency and wetting properties
Compatible with anionic, cationic and other non-ionic surfactants
Good hydrotropic and solubilising properties
Compatible with strong acids
Cosmetics
Skin care
Toiletries
Hair care
Sun care
Make-up
Baby care
Fragrances
Pharmaceuticals
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