Diethylene glycol monolaurate

Diethylene glycol monolaurate (CAS 141-20-8), also known commercially as Glaurin or PEG-2 Laurate, is a fatty acid ester.

Where is Diethylene glycol monolaurate used?

• Personal care: emulsifier and moisturizing agent in creams and lotions
• Hair conditioning: improves texture and skin feel
• Textile and leather processing: softening and lubricating auxiliary for fiber treatment and surface finishing
• Printing inks and coatings: carrier and rheology modifier controlling viscosity and pigment dispersion
• Food: emulsifier supporting fat dispersion and consistency
• It bridges oil and water phases where stable dispersion and controlled rheology are required.

Good to know: Food-grade material meets relevant purity standards for regulated applications; technical grade is also available.

Commercial specifications

• Drums or IBCs