PEG-150 Dilaurate
AKA “Glycol dilaurate, Ethylene dilaurate, Lauric acid, ethylene ester, Ethylene glycol didodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethanediyl ester, NSC-406565”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-150 dilaurate
AKA: Glycol dilaurate, Ethylene dilaurate, Lauric acid, Ethylene ester, Ethylene glycol didodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-ethanediyl ester, NSC-406565
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not Clean
A gentle cleanser that helps remove impurities and oil while keeping formulas smooth and blended together.
Formula
C26H50O4
Mol. Weight
426.70
CAS #
9005-02-1
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from polyethylene glycol (PEG) and lauric acid, a fatty acid from coconut or palm oil. Synthesized through esterification of PEG with lauric acid under catalytic conditions.
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century from lauric acid and polyethylene glycol. Designed to create stable oil-in-water emulsions and improve the consistency of skincare and cosmetic products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR