Alkyl Polyglucoside APG0814
A practical APG grade for buyers looking for a balanced route between mild cleansing and stronger detergency, with moderate viscosity, good water solubility, and flexible formulation compatibility.
- C8-14 alkyl polyglucoside route
- Moderate viscosity with balanced foam and cleansing
- Suitable for personal care, dishwashing, and hard-surface cleaning systems
- COA, SDS/MSDS, and specification support available
- Sample and bulk supply available
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Commercial Terms
MOQ
MOQ depends on packaging and specification.
Lead Time
3–7 working days for standard items; bulk orders by schedule.
Incoterms
EXW / FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP
Sample
Free sample (shipping charged)
Quality & Documents
COA (per batch) • SDS/MSDS • TDS/Spec sheet (on request). Additional statements depend on product and market.
Product Overview
Alkyl Polyglucoside APG0814 is a non-ionic surfactant commonly used in personal care, household cleaning, and selected industrial formulation sourcing.
It is usually supplied as a C8-14 APG route, and buyers often review active matter, viscosity balance, and foaming-solubilizing profile before technical or commercial evaluation.
It is commonly considered for shampoos, facial cleansers, body wash, dishwashing liquids, and hard-surface cleaners, with sample support and batch documentation available for sourcing reference.
Applications
Personal Care
Suitable for shampoos, facial cleansers, body wash, and baby-care oriented systems where buyers need more foam and cleansing than APG0810 while still keeping a mild and sulfate-free direction.
Household Cleaning
Suitable for dishwashing liquids, all-purpose cleaners, bathroom cleaners, and selected hard-surface systems where balanced detergency and rinse behavior are important.
Balanced Cleansing Systems
Suitable for formulations that need a middle option between lighter solubilizing APG routes and heavier mainstream cleansing APG routes.
Industrial & Specialty Systems
Can be evaluated for selected institutional, vehicle-care, and professional cleaning systems where moderate detergency and compatibility are needed.
How to Choose the Right Grade / Form
For balanced personal care systems
APG0814 is usually the first grade to review when the formula needs more body, foam, and detergency than APG0810 without moving fully into the stronger APG1214 route.
For lighter mild-cleansing systems
If the target is lower viscosity, lighter cleansing, and stronger solubilizing support, compare APG0814 with APG0810.
For stronger mainstream cleansing systems
If the system needs richer foam, stronger detergency, and broader cleansing performance, APG1214 is usually the stronger candidate.
Technical & Formulation Notes
Technical Notes
APG0814 is usually evaluated by active matter, moderate-viscosity behavior, water solubility, and fit for the intended surfactant system.
For procurement, buyers often confirm whether the project needs a more balanced APG route rather than the lighter APG0810 profile or the stronger APG1214 route.
Manufacturing & Process
APG0814 is commonly supplied as a C8-14 alkyl polyglucoside route suitable for formulations that need balanced cleansing, foaming, and formulation flexibility.
Commercial evaluation usually focuses on consistency, handling behavior, and compatibility with downstream surfactant blends rather than on generalized market description.
Compatibility / Formulation Notes
APG0814 should be evaluated according to the intended surfactant system, viscosity target, and cleansing direction.
For shampoos, facial cleansers, and body wash systems, pilot testing is recommended to confirm foam profile, viscosity contribution, and overall performance within the complete surfactant system.
For dishwashing and hard-surface cleaners, formulation review should confirm detergency target, grease-cutting requirement, and final system viscosity.
When used in blended surfactant systems, APG0814 is often reviewed as a middle APG route to support balanced cleansing, compatibility, and flexible formulation design.
Extended QC & Test Items
Depending on the intended use, review may include appearance, active matter, pH, viscosity, residual alcohol, cloud point, solubility, and related specification items according to the agreed standard.
Document scope can be aligned according to specification and destination-market requirements.
Product specifications
| Test | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear to light yellow liquid | Visual |
| Identification | Conforms to agreed specification | Per specification |
| Active Matter | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| pH (20% solution) | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Viscosity (25C) | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Residual Alcohol | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Solubility | Fully soluble in water | Reference |
| Documents | COA per batch; SDS/MSDS and TDS available | Reference |
Storage, Shelf Life & Packaging
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers.
Protect from contamination, prolonged heat, and freezing conditions during storage and handling.
Shelf Life
Shelf life should follow the agreed specification and original packing condition.
Batch label, packaging integrity, and storage conditions should be checked before use or shipment release.
Packaging & Logistics
Sample Packing
Small evaluation packs can be arranged for laboratory and formulation testing.
Bulk Packing
Standard bulk packing is available, commonly in 200 kg HDPE drums or 1000 kg IBC totes.
Customization
Selected supply details such as dilution, viscosity adjustment, and commercial packing can be discussed according to project needs.
Logistics & Documents
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and related product documents can be prepared according to the agreed specification and order context.
Supply, Documentation & Customization
Documents & Compliance
COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS/spec sheet available based on product and market requirements.
Customization & Private Label
Custom packing, private label, and labeling support available depending on product type and order scope.
Commercial Support
Sample, lead time, and incoterm options can be discussed according to destination market and supply plan.
Why Source From Lifeworth
Defined spec clarity
Clear active-matter positioning and agreed-specification supply help buyers evaluate APG0814 more efficiently.
Customizable key target
Selected commercial and supply details can be aligned according to project direction and formulation stage.
Batch documentation support
Common product documents are available to support technical review and purchasing workflow.
Export-ready bulk supply
Suitable for sample evaluation first and later transition into regular bulk procurement programs.
FAQ
1) What is APG0814 mainly used for?
It is commonly considered for shampoos, facial cleansers, body wash, dishwashing liquids, and balanced household-cleaning systems.
2) How is APG0814 different from APG0810?
APG0814 is usually positioned as a more balanced route with more body, foam, and detergency, while APG0810 is lighter and more solubilizing-oriented.
3) How is APG0814 different from APG1214?
APG0814 is often treated as a middle option between APG0810 and APG1214, while APG1214 is more often selected for stronger mainstream cleansing performance.
4) Is APG0814 suitable for sulfate-free systems?
It is often evaluated in sulfate-free and mild-cleansing systems, subject to full formulation review.
5) Can it be used in dishwashing and hard-surface cleaners?
Yes. It is commonly reviewed for household cleaning systems including dishwashing, all-purpose, bathroom, and hard-surface cleaner directions.
6) Can samples be provided before bulk order?
Yes. Sample support can be arranged for evaluation before commercial confirmation.
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