PEG-32 Dilaurate

PEG-32 Dilaurate

AKA “Glycol dilaurate, Ethylene dilaurate, Lauric acid, ethylene ester, Ethylene glycol didodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethanediyl ester, NSC-406565”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-32 dilaurate

AKA: Glycol dilaurate, Ethylene dilaurate, Lauric acid, Ethylene ester, Ethylene glycol didodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethanediyl ester, NSC-406565

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together so the formula feels smooth and absorbs evenly into skin.

Formula

C26H50O4

Mol. Weight

426.70

CAS #

9005-02-1

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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.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century from lauric acid (a natural fatty acid found in coconut and palm oils) combined with polyethylene glycol for improved cleansing and conditioning in cosmetics.