Glyceryl Laurate SE

Glyceryl Laurate SE molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Monolaurin, Glycerol monolaurate, Monolauroylglycerin, Glycerin monolaurate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Dodecanoic acid, monoesters with 1,2,3-propanetriol, neutralized
CAS #
27215-38-4, 142-18-7
Form
Oil
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A self-emulsifying variant of glyceryl laurate developed for cosmetic formulation in the mid-20th century. Designed to reduce the need for additional emulsifiers while maintaining product stability.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR