PEG-75 Dilaurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glycol dilaurate, 624-04-4, Ethylene dilaurate, Lauric acid, Ethylene ester, Ethylene glycol didodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, 1, 2-ethanediyl ester, 1'-(1, 2-ethanediyl) ester
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxododecyl)oxy]- (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C26H50O4
Mol. Weight
426.70
CAS #
9005-02-1
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Lauric acid is derived from coconut or palm oil and has been used traditionally for soap-making. The PEG-75 dilaurate version was synthesized in the 20th century as a modern synthetic emulsifier for cosmetics and 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-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR