Laureth-12

Laureth-12

AKA “PEG-12 Lauryl ether, EINECS 221-286-5, DTXSID50184647, RefChem:7669, LIPOCOL L-12, DTXCID90107138, OAH19558U1, DODECAETHYLENE MONODODECYL ETHER, DODECAETHYLENEGLYCOL DODECYL ETHER”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Laureth-12

AKA: PEG-12 Lauryl ether, EINECS 221-286-5, DTXSID50184647, RefChem:7669, LIPOCOL L-12, DTXCID90107138, OAH19558U1, DODECAETHYLENE MONODODECYL ETHER, DODECAETHYLENEGLYCOL DODECYL ETHER

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30,33,36-Dodecaoxaoctatetracontan-1-ol

Effective at 10.0%

Formula

C36H74O13

Mol. Weight

715.00

CAS #

3056-00-6, 9002-92-0

Form

Liquid

See origin →

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

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Mild non-ionic surfactant with approximately 12 ethylene oxide units, created mid-20th century for gentle cleansing formulations. Commonly used in baby shampoos and sensitive skin products due to reduced irritancy compared to earlier anionic surfactants.