PEG-75 Laurate
AKA “RefChem:866379, DTXCID601509376, 2-Hydroxyethyl laurate, 2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, Ethylene glycol monolaurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-75 laurate
AKA: RefChem:866379, DTXCID601509376, 2-Hydroxyethyl laurate, 2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, Ethylene glycol monolaurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not Clean
A gentle cleanser that removes oil and impurities while helping the formula blend smoothly. Derived from coconut lauric acid.
Formula
C14H28O3
Mol. Weight
244.37
CAS #
9004-81-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing Surfactant
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
Lauric acid from coconut oil has traditional use in soap-making across many cultures. The PEG-75 laurate version was created in the 20th century as a modern synthetic emulsifier for cleansing and cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR