Lansurf APG8
Product Category: Bio-based
Alkyl Polyglucoside
INCI Name: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Lansurf APG8 is a C8-16 alkyl polyglucosides bio-renewable surfactant that provides a combination of wetting and detergency charactistics combined with a high solubility in formulations containing high levels of electrolyte and alkalinity. The material also acts as a hydrotrope, solubilising other surfactant into these formulations.
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Key Features
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Nonionic surfactant with excellent detergency and penetration.
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High foaming, including in highly alkaline or electrolyte‑rich systems.
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Mild and readily biodegradable, supporting eco‑friendly, gentler formulations.
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High tolerance/solubility in caustic formulations and high‑electrolyte systems.
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Applications
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Cleaning & Detergent
Lansurf APG12 is used widely in cleaning formulations due to its combination of mildness, detergency, wetting, high foaming, and solubility in high‑electrolyte and high‑alkalinity systems.
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Applications include:
- Laundry detergents
- Kitchen, bathroom & multipurpose cleaners
- Industrial & institutional cleaners (I&I)
- Vehicle & traffic film cleaners
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Personal Care
Lansurf APG12 is suitable for use in cosmetic and personal care formulations due to its mildness, high foaming, and biodegradability.
- Used in cosmetic & personal care products requiring gentle yet effective cleaning performance
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Agrochemicals
Used as an adjuvant due to its excellent wetting, detergency, and compatibility in electrolyte‑rich agrochemical formulations.
- Enhances wetting and performance in agricultural spray formulations
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Oilfield Chemicals
Lansurf APG12 is suitable for oilfield formulations where strong wetting, detergency, and high‑alkalinity stability are required.
- Used in oilfield treatment chemicals relying on high‑solubility, high‑performance surfactants
Specification
Appearance at 25°C
Turbid viscous liquid
Solids content
62.0 - 65.0
pH (10% aqueous)
11.5 - 12.5
Typical Properties
Composition
C8 - 16 alkyl polyglucosides
Colour
Pale yellow
Solubility in water at 20°C
Soluble
CAS number
68515‑73‑1
Activity %
51
Viscosity at 40°C (cP)
2000
Odour
Characteristic
Specific gravity at 40°C
1.13
Pour point °C
<0
