PEG-8 Dilaurate

PEG-8 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-8 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: 3

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxododecyl)oxy]- (8 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

Locks In Moisture

Fights Bacteria

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Synthetic emulsifier made from lauric acid (found in coconut oil, traditionally used in Pacific skincare) and PEG, developed in the mid-20th century. Created to provide mild emulsification suitable for sensitive skin formulations.