PEG-14 Laurate

PEG-14 Laurate

AKA “9004-81-3, RefChem:866379, DTXSID50891304, DTXCID601509376, 2-Hydroxyethyl laurate, 2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, 4219-48-1, Ethylene glycol monolaurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester, GL702C7T0M”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-14 laurate

AKA: 9004-81-3, RefChem:866379, DTXSID50891304, DTXCID601509376, 2-Hydroxyethyl laurate, 2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, 4219-48-1, Ethylene glycol monolaurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester, GL702C7T0M

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (14 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C14H28O3

Mol. Weight

244.37

CAS #

9004-81-3

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant created from PEG and lauric acid (found in coconut oil). Developed as a mild, water-soluble cleanser for contemporary personal care products.