Laureth-5

Laureth-5

AKA “3055-95-6, Pentaethylene glycol monododecyl ether, C12E5, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15-PENTAOXAHEPTACOSAN-1-OL, Pentaethylene glycol dodecyl ether, Pentaethylene glycol lauryl ether, Pentaoxyethylene monododecyl ether, PEG-5 Lauryl ether, 2-[2-[2-[2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Laureth-5

AKA: 3055-95-6, Pentaethylene glycol monododecyl ether, C12E5, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15-PENTAOXAHEPTACOSAN-1-OL, Pentaethylene glycol dodecyl ether, Pentaethylene glycol lauryl ether, Pentaoxyethylene monododecyl ether, PEG-5 Lauryl ether, 2-[2-[2-[2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethanol

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol

Effective at 10.0%

Formula

C22H46O6

Mol. Weight

406.60

CAS #

3055-95-6

Form

Liquid

State

Hygroscopic liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

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

Laureth compounds were developed in the mid-20th century as synthetic non-ionic surfactants derived from lauryl alcohol (a fatty alcohol from coconut or palm oil). They were created to replace natural soaps and provide gentle cleansing properties while maintaining stability in formulations.