Decyl Glucoside
✓ EU AllowedAlso known as: Evicare 2000, DECYL-GLUCOSIDE
Identification
CAS Number 54549-25-6
EINECS / EC 259-218-1
CosIng Ref 75502
Chemical Name (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C16H32O6
Mol. Weight 320.42 g/mol
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCOC1C(C(C(C(O1)CO)O)O)O
InChIKey JDRSMPFHFNXQRB-IWQYDBTJSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Surfactant
Secondary Functions Cleansing, Foam Boosting
Category Surfactants
Manufacturer BASF SE
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
No toxicology data available yet for this ingredient.
Check SCCS opinions or CIR reports for published safety assessments.
NOAEL · Dermal Absorption % · Sensitization
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Mild; baby-safe; foam booster
Suppliers & Documents
BASF SE 🇩🇪 Germany
Evonik Industries AG 🇩🇪 Germany
Documents