PEG-2 Laurate SE
AKA “Diethylene glycol monolaurate, Glaurin, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate, PEG-2 Laurate, Diethylene glycol laurate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-2 laurate se
AKA: Diethylene glycol monolaurate, Glaurin, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl dodecanoate, Diethylene glycol laurate
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Dodecanoic acid, ethoxylated, neutralised (2 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C16H32O4
Mol. Weight
288.42
CAS #
141-20-8
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 surfactant variant developed in the mid-20th century. Created as a self-emulsifying mild cleanser to replace traditional soap while improving formulation stability.
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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR