PEG-2 Laurate SE
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Diethylene glycol monolaurate, Glaurin, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate, Diethylene glycol laurate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Dodecanoic acid, ethoxylated, neutralised (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
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 surfactant variant developed in the mid-20th century. Created as a self-emulsifying mild cleanser to replace traditional soap while improving formulation stability.
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR