# C8-12 ALKYL GLUCOSIDES/XYLOSIDES

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_c8_12_alkyl_glucosides_xylosides
Categories: beauty
Functions: Cleansing, Foam boosting
Identifier: C8-12 ALKYL GLUCOSIDES/XYLOSIDES

> C8-12 ALKYL GLUCOSIDES/XYLOSIDES: Used in cosmetics as a cleansing agent and a foam booster. C8-12 Alkyl Glucosides/Xylosides is the product obtained by the reaction of glucose and xylose with a blend of caprylyl, capryl and lauryl alcohols. Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records. Compiled from 1 published data source.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — C8-12 Alkyl Glucosides/Xylosides is the product obtained by the reaction of glucose and xylose with a blend of caprylyl, capryl and lauryl alcohols.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/101198

_Assessed by Greenveil._