Lauryl methyl gluceth-10 hydroxypropyl dimonium chloride explained

Lauryl methyl gluceth-10 hydroxypropyl dimonium chloride is an ingredient in some types of soaps and personal care products. It is used as a substantive conditioning humectant.^{[1] [2]} This chemical is a type of methyl glucoside derivative,^[3] which has been modified by ethoxylation and quaternization.^[4] A synthetic pathway for lauryl methyl gluceth-10hydroxypropyldimonium chloride and other methyl glucoside humectants has been outlined in trade literature.^[5]

Lauryl methyl gluceth-10 hydroxypropyldimonium chloride is listed as a trade-named raw material, Glucquat 125, in cosmetic and toiletry products.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Book: Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin, Cosmetic Science and Technology Series . 21 . R. Schueller and P. Romanowski . Marcel Dekker, New York . 1999 . 272. 9780824719210 .
2. Book: Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology . A. O. Barel and H. I. Maibach . Taylor & Francis . Jul 13, 2001. 9780824702922 .
3. Web site: Methyl Glucoside Derivatives . Lubrizol . October 15, 2012 . April 13, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140414113630/http://www.lubrizol.com/PersonalCare/Products/MethylGlucosideDerivatives/default.html . April 14, 2014 . dead .
4. Web site: Glucquat™ 125 Humectant, Technical Data Sheet TDS-546 . Lubrizol . February 7, 2007.
5. Web site: Glucam™ and Glucquat™ Humectants and Emollients . Lubrizol . 2009 . 2020-02-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130309035107/http://www.toprhyme.com.tw/New%20product/E-10%26E-20.pdf . 2013-03-09 . dead .
6. Book: Cosmetic and Toiletry Formulations, Second Edition . 7 . E. W. Flick . Noyes Publications/William Andrew Publishing . 1999 . 370. 9780815516750 .