Gluco P20 50 g

PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether for Skincare, Hair Care & Cleansing Formulations

Gluco P20 is a multifunctional cosmetic raw material with the INCI name PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether.

It is a modified glucose-derived ingredient used primarily to improve:

• Moisture feel
• Slip
• Lubricity
• Smoothness
• Spreadability
• Sensory performance
• After-feel

It is particularly suitable for modern formulations where a light, smooth and non-heavy sensory profile is desired.

What Is Gluco P20?

Gluco P20 is a methyl glucose derivative modified with polypropylene glycol chains.

INCI Name: PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
CAS Number: 61849-72-7
Form: Clear to Slightly Yellow Liquid
Primary Functions: Humectant / Emollient / Lubricity & Sensory Modifier

It is commonly used in:

• Creams
• Lotions
• Facial products
• Eye-care products
• Shampoos
• Conditioners
• Body washes
• Shower gels
• Liquid cleansers
• Alcohol-containing cosmetics
• Fragrance formulations

Is Gluco P20 a Surfactant?

No.

Gluco P20 should not be confused with:

• Decyl Glucoside
• Coco Glucoside
• Lauryl Glucoside
• Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs)

These ingredients are nonionic surfactants and provide cleansing activity.

Gluco P20, on the other hand, is primarily a:

• Humectant
• Emollient
• Slip agent
• Sensory modifier

It does not replace the primary surfactant system in shampoos, body washes or household cleaners.

Moisturizing & Humectant Function

Gluco P20 can help improve the moisture-retaining and sensory characteristics of cosmetic formulations.

It is particularly useful where formulators want a softer and smoother skin feel without using large amounts of heavy oils.

It may be incorporated into products designed for:

• Dry-feeling skin
• Lightweight moisturization
• Smooth after-feel
• Reduced tackiness

Lightweight Sensory Profile

One of the key advantages of Gluco P20 is its sensory effect.

It can help create formulations that feel:

• Smooth
• Light
• Silky
• Less sticky
• Easier to spread

This makes it useful in modern skincare and hair-care products where consumer feel is an important part of the formulation.

Use in Creams & Lotions

Gluco P20 may be incorporated into:

• Face creams
• Body lotions
• Hand creams
• Eye creams
• Lightweight moisturizers
• Emulsion serums

It can complement conventional humectants and emollients while helping improve the sensory profile of the finished emulsion.

Use in Serums

Gluco P20 is suitable for selected:

• Hydrating serums
• Lightweight emulsions
• Gel-serum systems
• Facial-care formulations

It may be especially useful when a formulation needs additional slip without a heavy oily residue.

Use in Shampoos

Gluco P20 can be incorporated into shampoo formulations as a supporting cosmetic ingredient.

Its role is not primarily to clean the hair.

Instead, it can help improve:

• Foam feel
• Lubricity
• Smoothness
• Hair feel
• Overall sensory quality

The actual cleansing performance still comes from the surfactant system.

Use in Conditioners

It may also be used in:

• Hair conditioners
• Hair masks
• Leave-in products
• Hair serums

where it can support a smoother and more conditioned sensory profile.

Use in Body Wash & Shower Gel

Gluco P20 can be added to body washes and shower gels to improve the feel of the cleansing system.

It may help reduce the harsh sensory character associated with some surfactant formulations and contribute to a smoother foam and after-feel.

It should not, however, be considered the primary cleaning surfactant.

Use in Liquid Cleansers

It may be used in:

• Facial cleansers
• Liquid hand cleansers
• Shower products
• Mild cleansing formulations

as a sensory and humectant ingredient.

Use in Alcohol-Containing Formulations

Gluco P20 can also be incorporated into selected alcohol-containing cosmetic products.

It may help improve:

• Lubricity
• Skin feel
• Smoothness
• Reduced dry-feeling sensation

in formulations where alcohol would otherwise create a harsher sensory profile.

Use in Fragrance Products

Gluco P20 may also be used in selected fragrance and perfumery formulations.

Depending on the formula, it can contribute to:

• Solvency
• Sensory feel
• Fragrance retention

Compatibility should always be confirmed through formulation testing.

Typical Usage Level

A typical starting range is:

0.5–5%

depending on the product type and desired effect.

The exact concentration should be selected according to:

• Product format
• Sensory target
• Surfactant system
• Oil phase
• Alcohol concentration
• Other humectants
• Finished-product stability

Always follow the supplier TDS for the actual material supplied.

How to Use Gluco P20

Gluco P20 can generally be incorporated into compatible water-based and mixed cosmetic systems.

A typical formulation approach is:

1. Weigh the required amount accurately.
2. Add to the appropriate formulation phase.
3. Mix until completely homogeneous.
4. Continue the manufacturing procedure.
5. Evaluate the final viscosity, sensory profile and stability.

Because formulation requirements vary, the correct addition stage should be determined according to the complete recipe.

Solubility & Compatibility

Gluco P20 has good compatibility with a range of cosmetic formulation systems.

It can be used in systems containing:

• Water
• Alcohol
• Oils
• Surfactants
• Emulsions

Its broad compatibility makes it useful in both rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products.

Is Gluco P20 Natural?

Gluco P20 is derived from glucose, but it is a chemically modified ingredient.

Therefore, describing it simply as:

100% Natural

may be misleading.

More technically accurate descriptions include:

• Glucose-derived cosmetic ingredient
• Naturally derived glucose derivative
• Methyl glucose derivative

Any natural-origin percentage claim should be supported by supplier documentation.

Is Gluco P20 Biodegradable?

Environmental and biodegradability claims should only be made when they are supported by the specific supplier’s test data or certification.

Do not automatically describe the product as “fully biodegradable” solely because it is glucose-derived.

Gluco P20 in Soap Making

Gluco P20 is not required for traditional cold process soap.

Traditional soap is produced through the saponification of oils with sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.

Gluco P20 does not replace:

• NaOH
• KOH
• Soap-making oils
• Correct SAP calculations

Its stronger application area is in liquid cleansing and personal-care formulations rather than traditional solid soap.

Cold Process Soap

Routine use in cold process soap is generally unnecessary.

The high alkalinity and saponification environment may also limit the benefit of adding a specialty sensory ingredient.

Use only where a specifically developed formulation requires it.

Melt & Pour Soap

Small experimental additions may be evaluated in melt and pour systems.

However, additional humectant-type ingredients may influence:

• Bar hardness
• Sweating
• Surface moisture
• Lather
• Texture

Always test the specific soap base before commercial production.

Gluco P20 Is Not a Preservative

Gluco P20 does not replace an antimicrobial preservative.

Water-containing formulations such as:

• Creams
• Lotions
• Shampoos
• Body washes
• Serums

may still require an appropriate preservative system.

Gluco P20 Is Not an Emulsifier

Although Gluco P20 can improve formulation feel and compatibility, it should not automatically be treated as the primary emulsifier in an oil-and-water cream.

A suitable emulsification system is still required.

Product Details

Product Name: Gluco P20
INCI Name: PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
CAS Number: 61849-72-7
Weight: 50 g
Form: Clear to Slightly Yellow Liquid
Primary Functions: Humectant / Emollient / Sensory Modifier
Applications: Skincare, Hair Care, Body Wash, Cleansers and Selected Fragrance Formulations

Purity

If confirmed by the actual supplier documentation, the product may be specified as:

Purity: ≥99%

Always use the current COA and SDS for final technical specifications.

pH Information

Gluco P20 should not automatically be assigned a universal statement such as:

pH 5.0–7.0

unless this is specifically stated in the supplier’s test specification.

The relevant pH for most applications is the pH of the complete finished formulation.

Safety Information

Gluco P20 is supplied as a cosmetic formulation raw material.

During handling:

• Avoid direct eye contact.
• Avoid ingestion.
• Use gloves where appropriate.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Follow normal laboratory hygiene.
• Refer to the supplier SDS and TDS.
• Evaluate the finished formulation for its intended use.

Storage

Store Gluco P20:

• In tightly closed packaging
• In a cool and dry environment
• Protected from direct sunlight
• Away from excessive heat
• Protected from contamination

Follow the storage conditions stated by the supplier.

Wholesale, Private Label & Contract Manufacturing

We also supply Gluco P20, humectants, surfactants, emulsifiers and other cosmetic raw materials in wholesale quantities for cosmetic brands, laboratories, manufacturers, retailers and professional formulators.

In addition to raw material supply, we provide private label and contract manufacturing services for shampoos, shower gels, liquid cleansers, creams, lotions, serums, hair-care products and other customized cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

Custom formulations can be developed with different surfactant systems, humectants, botanical ingredients, fragrances, viscosities, textures, packaging formats and private label designs.

For bulk Gluco P20 orders, private label products or contract manufacturing, please contact us with your required quantity, product concept, formulation requirements, packaging format, target market and estimated production volume.