Decyl polyglucose is a mild non-ionic synthetic surfactant. It is a type of alkylpolyglycoside derived from glucose or starch and the fatty alcohol decanol. It is commonly used in body washes and shampoos.[1]

Chemical structure of decyl polyglucose (n = 9, m is variable)

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  1. ^ "Cosmetics". Retrieved 4 June 2012.