1. What is Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (CosVivet APG CCG60)?
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside (CosVivet APG CCG60) is a high-purity, mild, nonionic alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactant produced from vegetable fatty alcohols and glucose.
It offers excellent mildness, cleansing performance, high foam, solubilizing power, and is fully biodegradable.
Widely used in personal care, home care, and eco-certified formulations.
2. Uses (General Uses)
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Mild cleansing surfactant
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Foam booster & stabilizer
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Solubilizer for essential oils & fragrances
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Secondary surfactant in personal care formulas
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Wetting agent in household cleaners
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Dispersant & emulsifier in natural formulations
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Viscosity enhancer with other APGs or amphoterics
3. Applications
Personal Care
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Shampoo
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Baby shampoo
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Body wash
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Facial cleansers
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Hand soaps
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Micellar cleansing waters
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Bubble bath formulations
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Sensitive-skin products
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Natural / organic cosmetic products
Home Care
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Dishwashing liquids
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Multi-purpose cleaners
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Hard surface cleaners
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Glass cleaners
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Concentrated eco-cleaners
Industrial
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Textile wetting agents
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Agricultural adjuvants
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Car wash shampoos
4. Specification (Typical Technical Specifications)
(Values may vary by supplier standard; CosVivet APG CCG60 typical ranges are given.)
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INCI: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
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Active Matter: ~60%
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Appearance: Light yellow to golden liquid
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pH (10% sol.): 6.0 – 7.5
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Solubility: Completely soluble in water
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Cloud Point: Not applicable (nonionic)
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Viscosity: Medium
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Ionic Character: Nonionic
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Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable
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Origin: Plant-derived surfactant (coconut/palm + glucose)
5. Properties
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Mild & skin-friendly (ideal for baby care & sensitive skin)
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High foam generation even in hard water
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Boosts viscosity with other surfactants
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Excellent solubilizing ability for oils, fragrances, extracts
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Good detergent and cleansing power
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Non-irritating, non-sensitizing
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Biodegradable & eco-certified
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Compatible with anionic, nonionic, amphoteric surfactants
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Stable over a wide pH range (pH 5–12)
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Improves wetting & emulsification
