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
OriginDerived from propylene glycol and lauric acid, both petroleum-derived or plant-based feedstocks. Synthesized through esterification, combining propylene glycol with lauric acid under catalytic conditions.
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...
Formula
C27H52O4
Mol. Weight
440.70
CAS #
22788-19-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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