Alkyl polyglucoside, APG for short, is a
biodegradable ingredient derived from plant starch and fatty alcohol from
coconuts.
Alkyl polyglucoside is expected to be the fastest growing surfactant because of its characteristics and good environmental distribution. It is widely used in a variety of applications, among them are food and crop protection. These are to be the fastest-growing applications for surfactant consumption, especially for Russia market in the next five years.