PEG-2 Laurate SE

PEG-2 Laurate SE

AKA “Diethylene glycol monolaurate, Glaurin, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate, PEG-2 Laurate, Diethylene glycol laurate”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-2 laurate se

AKA: Diethylene glycol monolaurate, Glaurin, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate, Diethylene glycol laurate

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Synthetic

Clean

Dodecanoic acid, ethoxylated, neutralised (2 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

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.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifier

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Fights Bacteria

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant variant developed in the mid-20th century. Created as a self-emulsifying mild cleanser to replace traditional soap while improving formulation stability.