PEG-9 Laurate

PEG-9 Laurate

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

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-9 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

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle emulsifier that helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together, creating a smooth, unified texture in creams and lotions.

Formula

C14H28O3

Mol. Weight

244.37

CAS #

9004-81-3

Form

Liquid

State

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

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with lauric acid (from coconut oil), which has been used in skincare for centuries in tropical cultures. The PEG modification allows for more effective emulsification in contemporary cosmetic products.