murphyPEG-2 Laurate SE
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Diethylene glycol monolaurate, Glaurin, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate, Diethylene glycol laurate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from lauric acid (a saturated fatty acid) and ethylene oxide, both synthetically sourced or refined. Produced through ethoxylation of lauric acid, adding approximately two ethylene oxide units via catalytic reaction.
Dodecanoic acid, ethoxylated, neutralised (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C16H32O4
Mol. Weight
288.42
CAS #
141-20-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR