PEG-8 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-8 laurate
AKA: RefChem:866379, DTXCID601509376, 2-Hydroxyethyl laurate, 2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate, Ethylene glycol monolaurate, Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Not Clean
A gentle cleansing agent that helps remove makeup and oil while keeping your formula smooth and blended, so products glide on effortlessly.
Formula
C14H28O3
Mol. Weight
244.37
CAS #
9004-81-3
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from lauric acid (a saturated fatty acid) and polyethylene glycol, both petroleum-derived or plant-derived sources. Synthesized through esterification of lauric acid with polyethylene glycol via acid-catalyzed condensation.
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic polyethylene glycol ester developed in the mid-20th century. Designed as an emulsifier and solubilizer derived from lauric acid, which is found in coconut and palm oils.
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