Propylene Glycol Dilaurate

AKA “UNII-RMY7XGC3LV, Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethanediyl ester, Propylene glycol dilaurate [NF], EINECS 245-217-3, Propylene glycol dilaurate (NF), PROPYLENE GLYCOL DILAURATE [MART.], PROPYLENE GLYCOL DILAURATE [USP-RS]”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Propylene glycol dilaurate

AKA: UNII-RMY7XGC3LV, Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethanediyl ester, Propylene glycol dilaurate [NF], EINECS 245-217-3, Propylene glycol dilaurate (NF), PROPYLENE GLYCOL DILAURATE [MART.], PROPYLENE GLYCOL DILAURATE [USP-RS]

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight softener that keeps formulas smooth and easy to apply, while helping moisturize and condition skin without leaving it greasy.

Effective at 1.0%

Formula

C27H52O4

Mol. Weight

440.70

CAS #

22788-19-8

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century as an emulsifier and skin conditioning agent for cosmetics. Created to provide stable, lightweight hydration without the greasiness of traditional oils.