PEG-75 Laurate
AKA “RefChem:866379, DTXCID601509376, 2-Hydroxyethyl laurate, 2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, Ethylene glycol monolaurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-75 laurate
AKA: RefChem:866379, DTXCID601509376, 2-Hydroxyethyl laurate, 2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, Ethylene glycol monolaurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Emollient | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
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
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from coconut lauric acid and polyethylene glycol (PEG), both petroleum and plant-based sources. Synthesized through esterification of lauric acid with polyethylene glycol compounds.
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Emollient | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
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
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