Alkyl polyglucoside (APG®) surfactants are a unique class of non-ionic surfactants formulated with 100% natural, renewable, glucose obtained from corn and fatty alcohols derived from palm kernel oil or coconut oil.. They boast first-rate environmental and skin compatibility profiles, creating a perfect synergy of mildness, foaming performance, and effective cleansing. They have excellent foaming capacity and cleansing properties in a broad range of applications within the Personal Care market. Additional benefits:
Sustainability Benefits
- 100% Renewable Based
- Readily biodegradable
- No 1,4-dioxane Expected
- Free of sulfates, preservatives, and EO
- Reduces Carbon Footprint
Formulation Benefits
- Non-ionic – compatible with various surfactants and other personal care materials
- Stable even in low pH applications
- Flexible and multi-functional ingredient suitable for a wide range of rinse-off applications
- Cold processable, easy to use and water soluble
- Does not contain preservatives
Performance Benefits
- Excellent foaming behavior – various attributes of foam
volume, cushion, bubble size and body - High foam stability with low foam decay
- Mild yet deep pore cleansing to remove dirt, sebum, and makeup from skin
- Improves foam properties in combination with
anionic surfactants - Gentle to hair fibers with efficient build-up removal
for cleansing hair/scalp - Mildness for daily cleansing of skin and mouth
- Low irritation potential for skin and eyes
- Dermatologically and clinically tested
Manufactured around the world in Europe, Asia Pacific, and also locally in Cincinnati, Ohio; BASF's Plantaren® Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG®) are known for their excellent ecological and toxicological profile, are readily biodegradable, and exhibit high-performance functional properties. In addition to good foaming and cleansing qualities, APG products have outstanding compatibility in both skin and oral care products and proven mildness.
INCI: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Activity: 62 – 65%
C-chain Distribution: C8-10
- Medium foam volume
- Medium bubble size
- Good foam body
- Substantial hair color maintenance vs. SLES
- Solubilizes oils and fragrance well
INCI: Coco Glucoside
Activity: 51 – 53%
C-chain Distribution: C8-16
- Significantly smaller foam pore size and higher stability compared to SLES, indicating a favorable foam sensation
- High flash foam
- Medium-large bubble size
- Good foam decay
- High cleansing ability
INCI: Lauryl Glucoside
Activity: 48 – 55%
C-chain Distribution: C12-16
- Low foam volume
- Excellent foam cushion
- Small, dense bubbles
- Enhances viscosity build-up
- Suitable for microbiome-friendly chassis concepts
- Solubilizes oils and fragrance well
INCI: Decyl Glucoside
Activity: 48 – 55%
C-chain Distribution: C8-16
- High foam volume, equal to SLES
- Medium-largebubble size
- Excellent foam body
- Lowest foam decay
- High cleansing ability
- Superior hair color maintenance vs. SLES
Irritation & Mildness
Skin Compatibility
BASF's APG surfactants not only show very low irritation potentials under use conditions, they also cause less skin dryness and skin barrier damage than conventional surfactants. This further confirms the excellent suitability for skin rinse-off formulations, where mildness is key.
Ocular Compatibility
BASF's APG surfactants show excellent ocular compatibility and qualify as the perfect choice for applications targeting sensitive areas, such as facial washes, make-up removal, baby cleansing, and intimate hygiene concepts.
