Essentially Natural Lauryl Glucoside (AC 1200)

• Type: Non-ionic surfactant
• Texture: Viscous liquid
• Solubility: Water soluble
• Active Matter: About 50%
• Supplied pH: 11.5 to 12.5
• Biodegradability: Naturally biodegradable
• Use Style: Primary cleanser or co-surfactant in sulphate-free systems
• Size Options: 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg or 5kg
• Also Available: Sample sizes

• Face cleansers and micellar-style washes
• Body wash, shower gel and bubble bath
• Shampoos and scalp cleansers
• Liquid soap, hand wash and personal care wipes
• Toothpaste and mouthwash bases

This product is suitable for:

• Formulators creating mild, sulphate-free cleansers for face, body or hair
• Sensitive-skin and baby-focused cleansing concepts
• Formulas needing a gentle foam booster and co-surfactant
• Vegan-friendly personal care formulations

This product is not:

• A finished cleanser intended to be applied directly without formulating
• Suitable for use neat on skin

• As a Primary Cleanser: Use at 5% to 30% depending on product type and desired foam.
• As a Co-Surfactant and Foam Booster: Use at 2% to 15% to increase mildness and improve skin feel in blended systems.
• As a Thickening Strategy: Combine with amphoterics such as cocamidopropyl betaine, gums, or natural thickeners, then test viscosity and stability.
• As a Quick Bubble Bath Blend: Mix 30ml lauryl glucoside with 15ml OliveM 300 and essential oils of choice, then hold the cup under running bath water as the bath fills.
• Processing Tip: Add to the water phase and pre-mix with a little warm water for easier handling.
• Processing Tip: Adjust the finished product to a skin-friendly pH, typically 5.0 to 5.5.
• Processing Tip: Salt thickening response is limited, add salt sparingly and test.

• For external use only and do not ingest
• Do not use neat on skin, always dilute within a finished product
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, rinse well with clean water if contact occurs
• Patch test the finished product before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from light and use clean utensils to avoid contamination

Q: Why is the supplied pH so high?
A: Many surfactants are supplied alkaline for stability, but the final formulation should be adjusted to a skin-friendly pH.

Q: Will adding salt thicken it like other surfactants?
A: Lauryl glucoside has a limited salt response, so viscosity is usually improved by blending with amphoterics or using suitable thickeners.

Q: Can I use this on its own as a cleanser?
A: It is a raw surfactant intended for formulating, it should be diluted and balanced within a complete formula for best comfort and performance.