PEG-8 Laurate

PEG-8 Laurate

AKA “RefChem:866379, DTXCID601509376, 2-Hydroxyethyl laurate, 2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, Ethylene glycol monolaurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-8 laurate

AKA: RefChem:866379, DTXCID601509376, 2-Hydroxyethyl laurate, 2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, Ethylene glycol monolaurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleansing agent that helps remove makeup and oil while keeping your formula smooth and blended, so products glide on effortlessly.

Formula

C14H28O3

Mol. Weight

244.37

CAS #

9004-81-3

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

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

Emulsifying

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

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Fights Bacteria

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic polyethylene glycol ester developed in the mid-20th century. Designed as an emulsifier and solubilizer derived from lauric acid, which is found in coconut and palm oils.