Surfactants
REACH
Polyethylene glycol monolaurate
CAS Number
9004-81-3
EC Number
618-396-4
What is Polyethylene glycol monolaurate?
Polyethylene glycol monolaurate is a nonionic ester surfactant produced by esterifying polyethylene glycol with lauric acid. CAS 9004-81-3.
Where is Polyethylene glycol monolaurate used?
- Food: emulsifier in baked goods, shortenings and dairy-based formulations
- Personal care: emulsifier in lotions, creams and hair conditioners
- Textile and leather processing: lubricant and dispersing agent during fiber treatment and dyeing
- Coatings and adhesives: defoamer and rheology modifier
- It supports moisture retention in leave-on products.
Commercial specifications
- PEG chain lengths typically range from PEG-2 to PEG-20 variants to suit different HLB requirements
- Drum and IBC quantities are standard for industrial supply
Other Names (Synonyms)
RefChem:866379|2-Hydroxyethyl laurate|2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate|Ethylene glycol monolaurate|Dodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester|GL702C7T0M|Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(1-oxododecyl)-ω-hydroxy-
What are the physical properties of Polyethylene glycol monolaurate?
Boiling Point >260°C
Density 1.00 g/mL at 20 °C
Flash Point >110°C
Appearance Liquid
Water Solubility toluene, ethanol and acetone: soluble (dispersible in water)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.346
Log P 4.572 (est)
How is Polyethylene glycol monolaurate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Polyethylene glycol monolaurate?
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 2