Propylene Glycol Dilaurate

AKA: 22788-19-8, Dodecanoic acid, 1-methyl-1, 2-ethanediyl ester, Propylene glycol dilaurate [NF], Propylene glycol dilaurate (NF), PROPYLENE GLYCOL DILAURATE [MART.], PROPYLENE GLYCOL DILAURATE [USP-RS]
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating...Propylene Glycol Dilaurate...
Effective at 1.0%
Formula
C27H52O4
Mol. Weight
440.70
CAS #
22788-19-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century as an emulsifier and skin conditioning agent for cosmetics. Created to provide stable, lightweight hydration without the greasiness of traditional oils.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR