PEG-2 Laurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Diethylene glycol monolaurate, Glaurin, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate, Diethylene glycol laurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl ester, 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl laurate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate
Formula
C16H32O4
Mol. Weight
288.42
CAS #
141-20-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created in the mid-20th century combining polyethylene glycol with lauric acid. Developed as a mild surfactant and emollient replacing traditional soap-based cleansers.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR