Propylene Glycol Laurate

Propylene Glycol Laurate

AKA “2-Hydroxypropyl laurate, 2-Hydroxypropyl dodecanoate, 142-55-2, Emalex PGML, Propyleneglycol monolaurate, Lauric acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester, 1, 2-Propanediol, 1-laurate, Rikemal PL 100, Dodecanoic acid, Lauroglycol-FCC”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Propylene glycol laurate

AKA: 2-Hydroxypropyl laurate, 2-Hydroxypropyl dodecanoate, 142-55-2, Emalex PGML, Propyleneglycol monolaurate, Lauric acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester, 1, 2-Propanediol, 1-laurate, Rikemal PL 100, Dodecanoic acid, Lauroglycol-FCC

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

Lauric acid, monoester with propane-1,2-diol

Effective at 1.0%

Formula

C15H30O3

Mol. Weight

258.40

CAS #

27194-74-7, 142-55-2, 37321-62-3, 199282-83-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

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

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century as an emollient and emulsifier for cosmetics. Created to provide lightweight hydration and improve product stability.