AccessPON APG-010

Mild, Plant-Derived Surfactant for Gentle & Sulfate-Free Cleansers

INCI Name: Coco Glucoside

AccessPON APG-010 is an exceptionally mild, plant-derived surfactant perfect for creating gentle yet effective cleansing products. Based on Coco Glucoside, it is sulfate-free, biodegradable, and derived from natural, renewable resources like coconut and fruit sugars. It produces a satisfying foam without stripping the skin’s natural moisture, making it the ideal choice for baby washes, sensitive skin facial cleansers, and natural shampoos.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Baby Washes & Shampoos

Provides extremely gentle cleansing with a soft, stable lather, ensuring a tear-free and non-irritating experience for the most delicate skin.
Sulfate-Free Shampoos

Functions as a primary or secondary surfactant to create effective, color-safe shampoos that cleanse hair and scalp without causing dryness or irritation.
Gentle Facial Cleansers

Easily formulates into foaming facial washes that remove dirt and oil while respecting the skin's natural barrier, leaving it feeling soft and clean.
Natural Body Washes

Creates rich, moisturizing body washes that are readily biodegradable and free from harsh chemicals, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
Hand Soaps & Cleansers

Formulates mild liquid hand soaps that are suitable for frequent use, effectively cleansing without stripping the skin of its essential lipids.
Micellar Waters & Makeup Removers

Acts as a gentle cleansing agent to effectively lift away makeup and impurities in rinse-off or leave-on micellar water formulations.

How to Use AccessPON APG-010 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessPON APG-010 (Coco Glucoside)

Every cleanser, from shampoos to facial washes, needs a surfactant to lift away dirt and oil. AccessPON APG-010 is a very mild, plant-derived non-ionic surfactant (Coco Glucoside) made from coconut-based fatty alcohols and glucose from corn. Unlike harsher sulfate surfactants, it cleans effectively while being gentle on skin and hair.

For formulators, its non-ionic nature means broad compatibility across anionic, amphoteric, and cationic systems, making it easy to build stable, gentle formulations. It delivers satisfying, stable foam, is readily biodegradable, and is a strong fit for natural and sensitive-skin products, including baby care.

Formulation Tips

AccessPON APG-010 is a viscous liquid that can be added directly to the water phase at room temperature—no heating required unless other ingredients need it. It is stable over a wide pH range (approximately 4–12), giving you flexibility to adjust finished product pH to skin-friendly levels (about 4.5–6.5).

Suggested use levels:

As a secondary surfactant (boost mildness/foam): 2–5%
Facial cleansers or baby washes: 5–15%
Primary cleanser in shampoos or body washes: 15–40%

Blending with amphoteric surfactants (e.g., Cocamidopropyl Betaine) can further improve foam quality and mildness. To minimize aeration, add slowly with gentle stirring, and consider pre-dilution in water for easier handling and viscosity control.

Key Performance Benefits

Exceptionally Mild & Gentle: Cleanses without stripping natural moisture; ideal for sensitive and baby skin.
Natural & Sustainable: Derived from renewable coconut and corn sugars; readily biodegradable.
Sulfate-Free Foaming: Creates rich, stable foam for high-performing sulfate-free formulas.
Excellent Compatibility: Non-ionic profile plays well with anionic, amphoteric, and cationic ingredients.
Easy to Use: Cold-processable, water-phase addition simplifies manufacturing.
Clean Beauty Approved: Free of sulfates, preservatives, EO, and 1,4-dioxane; COSMOS/Ecocert approved.

Heading #1
Benefits	Biodegradable, Clean & Natural, Formulation Versatility, Multi-Functional, Natural Derived, Rich & Luxurious, Sulfate-Free, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Coco Glucoside
Usage Rate	2%-40%
HLB Value	13
Functional Type	Mild Cleansing Agents, Non-Ionic Surfactants, Sulfate-Free Surfactants, Surfactants & Cleansing Agents
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Conditioners, Masks & Treatments, Shampoos, Wet Wipes
Certifications	Biodegradable, COSMOS Approved, Cruelty-Free, Ecocert Approved, Natural (ISO 16128), Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Preservative-Free, Vegan
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessPON APG-010

AccessPON APG-010 is a cleanser (surfactant). It creates foam and lifts away dirt, oil, and impurities from skin and hair while remaining exceptionally gentle compared to traditional sulfates.

Absolutely. It is one of the mildest surfactants available and is a top choice for baby care, sensitive skin, and “clean” formulations.

AccessPON APG-010 is sulfate-free and much milder. It cleans effectively without disrupting the skin’s moisture barrier, reducing dryness and irritation commonly associated with SLS/SLES.

Use 2–5% as a secondary surfactant, 5–15% for facial cleansers or baby washes, and 15–40% as the primary cleanser in shampoos or body washes.

Add to the water phase at room temperature. Stir gently to minimize aeration; no heating is required unless other ingredients need it.

Yes. It is derived from coconut-based fatty alcohols and plant sugars, is readily biodegradable, and is approved by COSMOS and Ecocert for natural/organic cosmetics.

Yes. While it is a liquid, it can be combined with solid surfactants (e.g., Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) in syndet bars to boost mildness and improve the conditioning feel.

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