Myristyl glucoside
Synonyms
Tetradecyl D-glucopyranoside;
Tetradecyl D-glucoside;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
> Sugar-type
>> Glycoside
Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: 54549-26-7
EINECS: 259-219-7
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid; (2), colorless to pale yellow liquid; (3), paste.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS (Rev.10) label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing, wetting, permeating, foaming, foam stabilizing abilities. Resistant to acid, alkali, electrolyte. No cloud point. Mild surfactant. Can reduce irritation of other surfactants.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
|
Solid |
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
50.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents - Detergents - Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid / Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/Kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as cleansing agent. For example, used in personal care products, household cleaning, food, industrial cleaning, textile. In particular, can be used at high alkali content.
Use as emulsifying agent, emulsion stabilizer, dispersing agent. For example, used in pesticides, emulsion polymerization, personal care products.
Use as foaming agent, foam stabilizing agent.
Use as solubilizing agent.
2, Personal care products
Cleansing agent in personal care products. Good compatibility with skin.
3, Organic synthesis
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis. For example, used in synthesis of quaternary ammonium salts.
4, Concrete
Air-entraining agent in concrete industry.
Manufacturers
Update: 20140717(1); 20191014(2)