# DECYL GLUCOSIDE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_decyl_glucoside
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Cleansing, Emulsion stabilising, Surfactant, Cleaning agent
Identifier: DTXSID2041208

> DECYL GLUCOSIDE: Used in cosmetics as a cleansing agent and an emulsion stabiliser. Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1243 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Home maintenance. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## 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: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1243 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1243 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Cleaning agent.

## 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/75502
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated september 5, 2012): https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/594879/Agadir_Argan_Oil_Shampoo_%282014_formulation%29/

_Assessed by Greenveil._