AKA: 27638-00-2, Dodecanoic acid, Diester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, Dilauroyl-rac-glycerol, ?Dilauroyl-rac-glycerol, Orb2283783, RURSPNRVQHSFCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N, (2-dodecanoyloxy-3-hydroxypropyl) dodecanoate;(3-dodecanoyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl) dodecanoate, (2-dodecanoyloxy-3-hydroxy-propyl) dodecanoate;(3-dodecanoyloxy-2-hydroxy-propyl) dodecanoate
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Lauric acid, diester with glycerol
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
The paper trail
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 441)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 441)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 2 mixed / reactions slight (CIR 322 and 441)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
5 studies / 2 irritating / 3 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 322 and 441)
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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