Miscellaneous applications

Through a special process based on short-term exposure to high temperature (rapid drying), the aqueous paste of C12-14 APG can be converted into white non-agglomerated alkyl polyglycoside powder, with a residual moisture of about 1% alkyl polyglycoside. So it is also used with soap and synthetic detergent. They exhibit good foam and skin feel properties, and due to their excellent skin compatibility, represent an attractive alternative to conventional synthetic detergent formulations based on alkyl sulfates.

Similarly, C12-14 APG can be in toothpaste and other oral hygiene preparations. The combination of alkyl polyglycoside/fatty alcohol sulfate shows improved mildness to the oral mucosa while producing abundant foam. It was found that C12-14 APG is an effective accelerator for special antibacterial agents (such as chlorhexidine). In the presence of alkyl polyglycoside, the amount of bactericide can be reduced to about a quarter without losing any bactericidal activity. This provides for daily use of highly active products (mouthwash) that would otherwise be unacceptable to consumers due to its bitter taste and discoloration on the teeth.

Alkyl glycosides are a class of products that represent a new concept of cosmetic compatibility and care due to their physical, chemical and performance characteristics. Alkyl glycoside is a kind of multifunctional synthetic raw material, which is moving towards the center of modern synthetic technology. They can be combined with traditional ingredients and can even replace traditional ingredients in new formulations. In order to make full use of the abundant supplementary effects of alkyl glycosides on the skin and hair, the traditional technology must be changed to adopt the widely used alkyl (ether) sulfate/betaine combination.