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PALM KERNEL/COCO GLUCOSIDE

Last update on Nov 6, 2025

Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside is a mild surfactant and cleansing agent widely used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is made by combining fatty alcohols (from palm kernel oil) and glucose (from sugar). It is 100% plant-based and gentle in nature - making it compatible with all skin types, including sensitive skin. Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside removes dirt, oil, and impurities without stripping the skin’s natural barrier, unlike the harsh sulphates. It also improves the quality of foam, giving a creamy, rich lather - enhancing user satisfaction. Additionally, Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside has conditioning benefits that leave the hair soft and hydrated. It is commonly found in cleansers, body washes, shampoos, and makeup removers.

CAS Number: Chem/IUPAC Name: Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside EINECS/ELINCS No: COSING REF No: 85718

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CosVivet APG CG46 MB

by Brenntag Beauty & Personal Care

INCI: PALM KERNEL/COCO GLUCOSIDE

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Elixi-SOL PCG

by Connect Chemicals

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 CAPRYLATE | PALM KERNEL/COCO GLUCOSIDE

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ACRIPOL® OP 321

by Chemipol

INCI: STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | PALM KERNEL/COCO GLUCOSIDE

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What is PALM KERNEL/COCO GLUCOSIDE used for?

Cleansing - Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside is primarily used for its gentle cleansing properties. It can remove oil and dirt from skin and scalp without being stripping or harsh. It leaves the skin and hair feeling refreshed without drying them out.
Foaming - A cleaning experience is enhanced manifold with a good foam, and Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside provides that. It gives rich, creamy, and luxurious foaming qualities to cleansing products.
Conditioning - While cleansing, Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside also conditions the skin and hair, leaving them supple and soft. Having both fatty acids and sugar in its composition, this ingredient is super hydrating.
Emulsifying - Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside combines oil and water components in a product to make it stable and prevent its separation into layers. It gives products a uniform texture that does not break down over time.
Viscosity modifying - Although not a primary benefit, Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside can slightly increase the thickness of products to improve their texture and feel.

Origin

Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside is made by reacting plant-based fatty alcohols (from palm kernel oil or coconut oil) with glucose (a natural sugar). This alkylation reaction takes place under controlled heat and pressure to form Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside. The final ingredient, a clear to pale yellow liquid, is purified for use in cosmetics.

What does PALM KERNEL/COCO GLUCOSIDE do in a formulation?

HAIR CONDITIONING|

SKIN CONDITIONING|

SURFACTANT|

EMULSIFYING|

CLEANSING|

FOAMING

Safety Profile

Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside is a gentle ingredient, safe for cosmetic use. It is widely used in natural, baby, and sensitive-skin formulas - proving its non-toxic composition. Moreover, it is mild on the eyes and does not cause acne. It also has a skin-friendly pH. Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside is biodegradable, vegan, halal, and kosher-compliant.