OriginDerived from polyethylene glycol (PEG) and lauric acid, a fatty acid typically sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through esterification, bonding PEG-8 chains with dilaurate groups via catalytic reaction.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxododecyl)oxy]- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C26H50O4
Mol. Weight
426.70
CAS #
9005-02-1
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
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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