Alkyl polyglucosides (APG) are called new generation environmentally friendly surfactants. They have not been produced on the commercial scale until the nineties in the world. APGs are classified as nonionec surfactants. The feedstock of APG are based on fatty alcohol and glucose which are obtained from renewable native resources. Thus, APGs are completely biodegradable. Because of their non-toxicity, non-irritation and many excellent surface active performances, APGs are widely used in the fields of detergents, cosmetics, foods and medicines.

1. APGs are very suitable in the cleanser of hard surfaces, such as bathroom cleanser and glass cleanser because of their excellent hydration, little water spot and little residue.

2. Because of its strong tolerance to strong alkali, APG is very important in preparing high alkaline industrial and public sanitation cleansers. APG-0810 dissolves in high concentration of sodium hydroxide and keeps stable. It can also increase the solubility of non-ionic surfactant in high alkaline solution.

3. The another important characteristics of APG is that: it still has excellent hydration in high concentration of electrolyte solution. So APG can increase the solubility of many components, including many adjuvant materials, when in high concentration of salt solution.