Diethylene glycol monolaurate

Diethylene glycol monolaurate (CAS 141-20-8), also known commercially as Glaurin or PEG-2 Laurate, is a fatty acid ester used across personal care, food, and industrial formulations. It serves as an emulsifier, humectant, and solubilizer.

It bridges oil and water phases in complex systems where stable dispersion and controlled rheology are both required. In personal care formulations, it functions as an emulsifier and moisturizing agent in creams and lotions.

The compound is frequently used in hair conditioning products, improving texture and skin feel. Textile and leather processing operations use it as a softening and lubricating auxiliary for fiber treatment and surface finishing.

In printing inks and coatings, it acts as a carrier and rheology modifier, helping control viscosity and pigment dispersion across different substrate types. This versatility makes it a staple in industrial manufacturing.

Food-grade applications include its use as an emulsifier in processed food systems, where it supports fat dispersion and improves product consistency. It is typically supplied as a liquid or low-melting paste.

Food-grade and technical-grade specifications are the most commonly available, with food-grade material meeting relevant purity standards for use in regulated applications. Bulk liquid supply is standard for industrial buyers.

The material is often distributed in drums or IBCs to meet the needs of large-scale production facilities. Its chemical stability and performance characteristics ensure reliable results across diverse chemical sectors.