Description

Mega-10 CAS NO 85261-20-7 is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant belonging to the alkyl polyglucoside (APG) family, valued for its excellent biodegradability and mildness. This versatile chemical offers superior wetting, emulsifying, and foaming properties, making it a critical component in formulations requiring both high performance and environmental compatibility. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective, sustainable, and skin-friendly ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Primary surfactant in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and baby care products due to its mildness and skin compatibility.
• Household & Industrial Cleaning: Key ingredient in hard surface cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and all-purpose cleaners for its excellent degreasing and foaming power.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as an adjuvant, wetting agent, and emulsifier in pesticides, herbicides, and foliar fertilizers to enhance spreading and efficacy.
• Industrial Processes: Acts as a dispersant, emulsifier, and wetting agent in textile processing, leather treatment, and pulp & paper manufacturing.
• Institutional Cleaning: Formulated into floor cleaners, sanitizers, and detergent systems for commercial and healthcare facilities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mega-10
CAS No.	85261-20-7
Molecular Formula	C16H32O6 (Representative for Decyl Glucoside)
Molecular Weight	320.42 g/mol (Approx.)
Synonyms	Decyl Glucoside; APG 10; Decyl D-Glucoside; n-Decyl-β-D-glucopyranoside; Decyl Polyglucose; Alkyl Polyglycoside C10; Plantacare® 2000 UP; Oramix® NS 10
EINECS	286-494-9

Quality Control

Our Mega-10 is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. We adhere to relevant industry standards for cosmetic and agrochemical ingredients. Comprehensive testing, including assay, pH, residual alcohol, and appearance checks, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Alkyl Polyglucoside)	≥ 50.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Residual Alcohol	≤ 1.0 %
Water Content	≤ 50.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.