Alkyl Polyglucoside APG1214
A practical APG grade for buyers looking for stronger mainstream cleansing performance, richer foam, and broader formulation use in household, personal care, and professional cleaning systems.
- C12-14 alkyl polyglucoside route
- Higher viscosity with richer and more stable foam
- Suitable for dishwashing, household cleaning, and broader cleansing 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 APG1214 is a non-ionic surfactant commonly used in household cleaning, dishwashing, personal care, and selected industrial formulation sourcing.
It is usually supplied as a C12-14 APG route, and buyers often review active matter, viscosity level, and foam-detergency profile before technical or commercial evaluation.
It is commonly considered for dishwashing liquids, hard-surface cleaners, body wash, and broader cleansing systems, with sample support and batch documentation available for sourcing reference.
Applications
Dishwashing Liquids
Suitable for hand dishwashing systems where buyers need stronger grease-cutting performance, richer foam, and stable cleaning behavior.
Household Cleaning
Suitable for all-purpose cleaners, hard-surface cleaners, kitchen cleaners, and related systems where stronger mainstream detergency is required.
Personal Care
Can be considered for body wash, hand wash, and selected cleansing systems where formulators want more foam and cleansing performance than lighter APG routes.
Professional & Industrial Cleaning
Can be evaluated for selected institutional and industrial systems where broader detergency and foam performance are important.
How to Choose the Right Grade / Form
For stronger household and dishwashing systems
APG1214 is usually the first grade to review when the formula needs richer foam, stronger detergency, and broader mainstream cleaning performance.
For balanced cleansing systems
If the project needs a middle option between mildness and stronger cleaning, compare APG1214 with APG0814 as the more balanced route.
For lighter mild-cleansing systems
If the target is lower viscosity, lighter cleansing, and stronger solubilizing support, APG0810 is usually the lighter candidate.
Technical & Formulation Notes
Technical Notes
APG1214 is usually evaluated by active matter, higher-viscosity behavior, foam profile, and fit for the intended surfactant system.
For procurement, buyers often confirm whether the project needs a stronger mainstream cleansing APG rather than a lighter APG0810 route or a more balanced APG0814 route.
Manufacturing & Process
APG1214 is commonly supplied as a C12-14 alkyl polyglucoside route suitable for formulations that need richer foam, stronger detergency, and broader cleaning performance.
Commercial evaluation usually focuses on consistency, viscosity behavior, and compatibility with downstream surfactant blends rather than on generalized market description.
Compatibility / Formulation Notes
APG1214 should be evaluated according to the intended surfactant system, viscosity target, and mainstream cleansing direction.
For dishwashing liquids, pilot testing is recommended to confirm grease-cutting performance, foam stability, and rinse behavior.
For household and hard-surface cleaners, formulation review should confirm detergency balance, viscosity contribution, and final application fit.
When used in blended surfactant systems, APG1214 is often reviewed as a stronger APG route to support richer foam and more robust cleansing performance.
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 | Light yellow to yellow viscous liquid | Visual |
| Identification | Conforms to agreed specification | Per specification |
| Active Matter | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| pH (20 percent solution) | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Viscosity (25C) | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Heavy Metals | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Solubility | 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 APG1214 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 APG1214 mainly used for?
It is commonly considered for dishwashing liquids, household cleaners, hard-surface cleaners, and broader mainstream cleansing systems.
2) How is APG1214 different from APG0810?
APG1214 is usually positioned as a stronger, higher-viscosity, richer-foam route, while APG0810 is lighter and more solubilizing-oriented.
3) How is APG1214 different from APG0814?
APG1214 is more often selected for stronger mainstream cleansing, while APG0814 is treated as a more balanced middle option.
4) Is APG1214 suitable for dishwashing liquids?
Yes. It is one of the most relevant APG grades to evaluate for dishwashing and kitchen-cleaning systems.
5) Can it be used in personal care systems?
It may be considered for selected body wash, hand wash, and cleansing systems, subject to full formulation review.
6) Can samples be provided before bulk order?
Yes. Sample support can be arranged for evaluation before commercial confirmation.
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