PEG-2 Dilaurate
AKA “Glycol dilaurate, 624-04-4, Ethylene dilaurate, Lauric acid, ethylene ester, Ethylene glycol didodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, 1, 2-ethanediyl ester, 9O691KKR2A, NSC-406565, DTXSID0060779, 1'-(1, 2-ethanediyl) ester
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-2 dilaurate
AKA: Glycol dilaurate, 624-04-4, Ethylene dilaurate, Lauric acid, Ethylene ester, Ethylene glycol didodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, 1, 2-ethanediyl ester, 9O691KKR2A, NSC-406565, DTXSID0060779, 1'-(1, 2-ethanediyl) ester
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxododecyl)oxy]- (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C26H50O4
Mol. Weight
426.70
CAS #
9005-02-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic polyethylene glycol ester created in the mid-20th century. Developed as a mild surfactant and emulsifier for cosmetics with improved stability compared to traditional soap.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Glycol Dilaurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydroxylauric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Neopentyl Glycol Dilaurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-2 Dilaurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Propylene Glycol Dilaurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Methacrylamidolauric Acid Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lauric Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR