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Properties and Applications of Alkyl Polyglucosides(APG）
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Alkyl Polyglucoside (APG), abbreviated as APG, are synthesized from renewable resources such as natural fatty alcohols and glucose. It is a versatile new type of non-ionic surfactant, combining the characteristics of both conventional non-ionic and anionic surfactants. APG exhibits high surface activity, excellent ecological safety, and compatibility, making it internationally recognized as the preferred "green" functional surfactant.

Properties of Nonionic Surfactants Alkyl Polyglucosides

Alkyl Polyglucoside APG are condensation reaction products of sugar compounds and higher alcohols. They are derived from natural sources such as corn starch or potato starch, combined with coconut oil or palm oil (glucose and fatty alcohols), among others.

It possesses the following unique properties:

Exhibits excellent surface activity and wetting properties.

Capable of complete biodegradation, causing no environmental pollution.

Non-toxic, with no irritability to the eyes or skin.

No cloud point.

Soluble in water, insoluble in typical organic solvents.

Appearance

Pure APG is a white solid. However, actual products may vary in color, ranging from cream, pale yellow to amber, due to differences in composition. Industrial-grade APG is a hygroscopic solid.