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  • Differences in Glucosides

    Posted by Anonymous on April 11, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    What is the difference between Coco-, decyl- and lauryl Glucosides?  How would this affect cleansing properties and foam properties?  Which (if any) would be milder for use in baby shampoo?

    RobertG replied 8 years ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • ashish

    Member
    April 13, 2016 at 6:13 am

    Basic difference is the carbons present in each. Decyl is widely used than any other and it is most preferable & safe to use. Decyl is also has better cleansing and foaming power than others. It is easy to use also because of flow able properties than others. Caprylyl is not mentioned here but it acts as a solubilizer as well as mild surfactant. All glucosides manufactured from coconut fatty acid and glucose due which suppliers are giving natural claim and ecocert.

  • Anonymous

    Guest
    April 13, 2016 at 10:35 am

    Thank you :-)

  • chemist1

    Member
    April 20, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    You will get the most foam out of Decyl Glucoside. It is also the easiest to use. It remains liquid at RT.
    You will get some viscosity build for Lauryl Glucoside. It is more of a challenge to work with at times because it can become a thicker paste over time.
    I have had good luck making a nice product using Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glucosides and CAPB.

  • RobertG

    Member
    April 20, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    Plus, the C8 (caprylic) is antimicrobial.

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