CAS Number:
54549-24-5
INCI Name:
Hexyl Glucoside
Primary Classification:
Non-ionic surfactant (Alkyl Polyglucoside)
Uses:
This surfactant is designed for industrial and institutional cleaning applications due to its specific properties.
· Industrial & Hard Surface Cleaning: Used in heavy-duty cleaners, mechanical cleaning systems, bottle washing, and paint strippers.
· Textile & Food Industry: Serves as a textile auxiliary agent and is suitable for cleaning in food production environments.
· Specialty Applications: Effective as a solubilizer in low-foam or no-foam systems and in high-alkaline formulations.
Origin:
Hexyl Glucoside is a semi-synthetic, non-ionic surfactant. It is produced from renewable plant sources by reacting glucose (from corn) with a C6 fatty alcohol.
What does Hexyl Glucoside (FC6) do in a formulation?
Its key functional properties are:
- Low-Foaming / Defoaming: Characterized by low or no foam and can reduce foam in existing systems.
- Solubilizer: Helps dissolve other compounds in water
- Wetting Agent: Reduces surface tension effectively for improved cleaning
- Alkali & Electrolyte Resistant: Stable in high-alkaline conditions and concentrated salt solutions.
Safety Profile:
· General Assessment: Described as having low toxicity and low skin irritation.
· Environmental Profile: Readily biodegradable and derived from natural feedstocks.
Technical profile:
| Property | Values |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to colorless liquid |
| Typical Form | Liquid |
| pH | 7.0 - 9.0 (for a typical commercial product) |
| Boiling Point | ~100-103°C |
| Solubility | Excellent solubility in water and high electrolyte solutions |
| Foam Profile | Low-foaming to no-foam |
| Compatibility | Good compatibility with other surfactants, including defoaming agents |
| Active Matter | Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) in general can be formulated with active contents ranging from 50% to 75%. |