PEG-2 Laurate

PEG-2 Laurate

AKA “Diethylene glycol monolaurate, Glaurin, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate, Diethylene glycol laurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester, 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl laurate, UNII-XBL949IG2F, XBL949IG2F, NSC-3868”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Peg-2 laurate

AKA: Diethylene glycol monolaurate, Glaurin, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate, Diethylene glycol laurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester, 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl laurate, UNII-XBL949IG2F, XBL949IG2F, NSC-3868

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate

Formula

C16H32O4

Mol. Weight

288.42

CAS #

141-20-8

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Fights Bacteria

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester created in the mid-20th century combining polyethylene glycol with lauric acid. Developed as a mild surfactant and emollient replacing traditional soap-based cleansers.